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antiphony

noun

/ænˈtɪfəni/

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

responsorial, call-and-response, alternate singing, choral dialogue

unison, monophony, solo

practice antiphony, antiphony style, choral antiphony, sacred antiphony

a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person

small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

the action of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment; how well someone does a ta...

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.