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antiphonal

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English

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Pages in a 16th century antiphonal

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  • IPA(key): /ænˈtɪfənəl/
  • Audio (US, non-standard):(file)

Noun

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antiphonal (plural antiphonals)

  1. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
  2. An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.

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antiphonal (not comparable)

  1. (music) Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.
    The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.

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