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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
In the traditional Latin Mass, the priest recites the antiphon, and the servers respond accordingly.
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.
