Antiphon (Noun)
Meaning
A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The congregation sang an antiphon in response to the priest's prayer, their voices blending in harmony.
- In the ancient ritual, the choir chanted an antiphon after each reading from the scripture.
- The antiphon, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," was sung by the church choir on the first Sunday of Advent.
- The priest led the congregation in an antiphon, their voices rising and falling in a soothing melody.
- The cantor began the service by chanting an antiphon, which was then repeated by the congregation.