Antiphonal

Pronunciation

Full definition of antiphonal

Noun

1. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
2. An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.

Synonyms

• (book) antiphoner, antiphonar, antiphonary

Adjective

1. (music) 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.

Derived terms

• antiphonally