Definition of Antiphony in English :

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Antiphony meaning in English

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Antiphony

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Noun

1. antiphony

alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

2. antiphon, antiphony

a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

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Antiphony

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noun plural -nies
1. 
the antiphonal singing of a musical composition by two choirs
2. 
any musical or other sound effect that answers or echoes another

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Antiphony

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nounWord forms: plural anˈtiphonies
1. 
the opposition of sounds
2. 
harmony produced by this
3. 
an antiphon
4. 
antiphonal chanting or singing
5. 
any response or echo

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Antiphony

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n. pl. an·tiph·o·nies
1. Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.
2. A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.
3. A responsive or reciprocal interchange, as of ideas or opinions: "Sheridan's play shows both sides of the coin. He establishes an antiphony of cynicism and sentimentality" (Jonathan Miller).

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