ALL meanings of antiphon
an·ti·phon
A a - noun antiphon a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service 3
- noun antiphon a psalm, hymn, etc, chanted or sung in alternate parts 3
- noun antiphon any response or answer 3
- noun antiphon a hymn, psalm, etc. chanted or sung in responsive, alternating parts 3
- noun antiphon anything composed for responsive chanting or singing 3
- noun antiphon verses chanted or a piece of plainsong sung before or after a psalm, canticle, etc. 3
- noun antiphon religious chant sung in response 1
- noun antiphon (in traditional western Christian liturgy) A short sentence sung or recited before or after a psalm or canticle. 1
- noun antiphon a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response. 1
- noun antiphon Ecclesiastical. a psalm, hymn, or prayer sung in alternate parts. a verse or a series of verses sung as a prelude or conclusion to some part of the service. 1
- noun antiphon A devotional piece of music sung responsively. 0
- noun antiphon A response or reply. 0