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antiphonal
CIDE DICTIONARY
antiphonal, a.
Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs. [1913 Webster]
antiphonal, n.
A book of antiphons or anthems. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
antiphonal, adj. & n.
--adj.
1 sung or recited alternately by two groups.
2 responsive, answering.
--n. a collection of antiphons.
--adj.
1 sung or recited alternately by two groups.
2 responsive, answering.
--n. a collection of antiphons.
Derivative
antiphonally adv.
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