call and response
An interaction between speaker and listener, in which statements of the speaker are…An interaction between speaker and listener, in which statements of the speaker are rapidly followed by responses from the listener.
» Ziri called out in response to the voice.
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3 senses(uncountable)An interaction between speaker and listener, in which statements of the speaker are rapidly followed by responses from the listener.
An oath sworn or affirmed orally is often given in call and response, where the official reads each line of the oath, and the affiant repeats the line back.
(uncountable)A musical technique in which one or more performers calls and others, often the audience, respond with alternating musical phrases.
(uncountable)A prayer or preaching verbal technique similar to this.
Examples
1 sentencesZiri called out in response to the voice.
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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