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Antiphonal (Adjective)

Relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony.

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The antiphonal chanting of the monks created a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere in the monastery.
The choir's antiphonal arrangement of the hymn showcased the harmonious blending of the soprano and alto voices.
In the traditional African-American spiritual, the congregation responded antiphonally to the leader's call, creating a powerful sense of community.
The antiphonal structure of the poem, with its alternating voices and refrains, added to its musical quality.
The antiphonal singing of the psalms, with its intricate patterns of call and response, was a hallmark of the medieval liturgy.

Containing or using responses; alternating; "responsive reading"; "antiphonal laughter".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The antiphonal chanting of the psalms created a sense of call and response between the two choirs.
The antiphonal structure of the poem, with its alternating voices, added to the sense of tension and dialogue.
The minister led the congregation in an antiphonal reading of the scripture, with the people responding to each verse.
The antiphonal laughter of the audience, with each side of the room responding to the other, created a sense of communal joy.
The antiphonal singing of the hymn, with the men's and women's voices alternating, filled the cathedral with a rich and harmonious sound.