antiphonal
Characterized by antiphones or antiphonyCharacterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.
/ænˈtɪfənəl/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.
The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.
More definitions
- relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony
- containing or using responses; alternating
Translations
2 languagesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony:antiphonary
- containing or using responses; alternating:responsive
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedantiphonally