antiphonal

  1. Noun.  A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
  2. Noun.  An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.
  3. Adjective.  (music) Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.

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