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Meaning of ANTIPHONAL

Pronunciation:  an'tifunl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  bound collection of antiphons
  2. [adj]  relating to or resembling an antiphon
  3. [adj]  (religion) containing or using responses or antiphons recited or sung in alternation; "responsive reading"; "antiphonal liturgy"
 
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 Synonyms: antiphonary, antiphonary, responsive
 
 See Also: church music, religious music

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \An*tiph"o*nal\, a.
Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung
alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs. --Wheatly.
-- {An*tiph"o*nal*ly}, adv.

  2. \An*tiph"o*nal\, n.
A book of antiphons or anthems.
 
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