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noun

Say it like: Ant-ifo-nal

The correct spelling is antiphonal. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner. For example: "The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church."

Usage Examples

The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
  2. 2.An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.

adjective

  1. 1.Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.

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