Antiphony (Noun)
Meaning 1
A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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Meaning 2
Alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The church choir's performance of the hymn featured an antiphony between the left and right sections, creating a rich and layered sound.
- In the medieval cathedral, the antiphony of the chant echoed off the stone walls, transporting the congregation to a spiritual realm.
- The antiphony of the gospel choir's call-and-response singing electrified the audience, who clapped along to the infectious rhythm.
- The antiphony between the men's and women's voices in the chorus added depth and complexity to the harmony, elevating the entire performance.
- The composer's use of antiphony in the mass created a sense of dialogue between the different vocal groups, mirroring the theological themes of the text.