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Antiphony
01
the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern
02
a verse or song that is composed in such a format, that allows alternating performance between parts in a round
antiphony
n
Example
The choir performed the Gregorian chant with beautiful antiphony, alternating between the male and female voices.
In a call-and-response ritual, the religious leader initiates a phrase or prayer, and the congregation responds in antiphony, creating a communal and participatory atmosphere.
In the traditional indigenous ceremony, the tribal elder chanted the antiphony, and the participants joined in with their rhythmic responses.
With each antiphony, the soloist's voice soared, and the congregation's fervent response filled the sanctuary with a profound sense of unity and devotion.
The traditional wedding ceremony incorporated antiphonies, with the celebrant leading the verses and the couple and guests responding with the designated phrases.
