What does antiphony mean?
Definitions for antiphony
ænˈtɪf ə nian·tipho·ny
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Princeton's WordNet
antiphonynoun
alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
antiphon, antiphonynoun
a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
Wiktionary
antiphonynoun
alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts; a piece sung or chanted in this manner
antiphonynoun
alternate, or responsive ideas or opinions; juxtaposition
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antiphony
Antiphony is a form of music in which different groups respond alternately to each other, often used in church choirs where one group sings a verse and the other responds. It can also refer to any kind of call and response style of music. The term is derived from the Greek words 'anti' meaning 'against' and 'phone' meaning 'voice'.
Webster Dictionary
Antiphonynoun
a musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing
Antiphonynoun
an anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively
Etymology: [See Antiphon.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of antiphony in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of antiphony in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Translations for antiphony
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- antífonaCatalan, Valencian
- αντιφωνίαGreek
- antienneFrench
- antifoniaItalian
- antifonaSerbo-Croatian
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