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Meaning of ANTIPHONAL

Pronunciation:  an'tifunl

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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"
 
 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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