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Antiphon
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a verse or song relating to a call-and-response pattern, where one group or person initiates a line or phrase, and another group or person responds with a corresponding line or phrase
Example
As part of the religious ceremony, the bishop intoned the antiphon, and the congregation echoed in response.
The Psalms were often accompanied by antiphons, creating a rich musical tapestry in the liturgy.
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phon
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antiphon
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antiphonal
Adjective
antiphonal
Adjective
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