antiphonal

Speech parts

1. antiphonal - Noun

2. antiphonal - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs.

A book of antiphons or anthems.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

antiphonary responsive reflex accountable compliant reactionary amenable reflexive manageable obedient docile ductile echoing retroactive answerable
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Antonyms

insensible

Hypernyms

church music religious music

Phrases with the word

antiphonal chanting

Anagrams

antihaplon

Examples

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In addition, he even seems to have striven for lively, antiphonal, unison recitative". Source: Internet

Medieval mystery plays focused on the representation of Bible stories in churches as tableaux with accompanying antiphonal song. Source: Internet

Known as Singing from the Towers, half of the choir sings from the top of the Great Gate, while the other half sings from the top of the Clock Tower approximately 60 metres away, giving a strong antiphonal effect. Source: Internet

Of these three the antiphonal mode is the most widely followed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

antiphlogiston antiphobic antiphon antiphonal chanting antiphonally antiphonar