antiphony

English - Turkish

Definition of antiphony in English Turkish dictionary

karşılıklı okunan ilahi

antifoni

karşılıklı okuma usulü

{i} karşılıklı okunan ilâhi

English - English

Definition of antiphony in English English dictionary

alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts; a piece sung or chanted in this manner

an anthem or other composition sung responsively

{n} singing by way of response

musical effect drawn from two groups stationed apart, for example in the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Church when two groups on either side of the church sing the service

a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

Alternative signing of lines by two choirs, one choir answering the other

A musical style in which two or more choirs and/or instrumental groups alternate with one another

alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

Music in which two or more voices alternate with one another

dividing the sound between two opposing groups of singers

{i} responsive singing of a hymn, responsive chanting; antiphon, responsive song

Also figuratively

An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts

A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing

Hyphenation

an·tiph·o·ny