antiphonal

• Sich auf wechselseitige Antworten beziehend oder daraus bestehend, besonders im Gesang oder Sprechgesang; im Wechsel gesungen oder gesprochen.

Relating to or consisting of alternating responses, especially in singing or chanting.

1. Relating to antiphonsC2formal

   Relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony, especially in liturgical music.

   antiphonal

   • The choir performed an antiphonal chant during the service.
   • Antiphonal singing is common in many religious traditions.
   • The composition has a distinct antiphonal structure.

   Synonymeantiphonary

2. Alternating responsesC2formal

   Containing or using responses; alternating between two groups, especially in music or speech.

   Antiphonal

   • The antiphonal dialogue between the two speakers was captivating.
   • The piece features antiphonal exchanges between the left and right channels.
   • Antiphonal prayers are recited by the congregation and the priest.

   Synonymealternatingresponsive

3. C2formal

   A bound collection of antiphons, used in liturgical contexts.

   Antiphonar

   • The library holds a rare antiphonal from the 15th century.
   • The monk carefully copied the antiphonal by hand.
   • The antiphonal contains chants for the entire liturgical year.

   Synonymeantiphonary

• Substantiv für ein gebundenes Gesangbuch mit Antiphonen oder Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das Wechselgesänge enthält oder verwendet, im Wechsel erfolgt oder sich auf Antiphon oder Antiphonie bezieht.

A noun referring to a bound collection of antiphons, or an adjective describing something that contains or uses responses, is alternating, or relates to an antiphon or antiphony.

1. Bound collection of antiphonsC2formal

   A book or manuscript containing a collection of antiphons, which are short liturgical chants sung in Christian worship.

   Antiphonar

   • The choir used a medieval antiphonal during the service.
   • The library holds a rare antiphonal from the 12th century.
   • He studied the antiphonal to understand the musical traditions of the era.

   Synonymeantiphonary

2. Containing or using responses; alternatingC2formal

   Describing a style of singing or speaking where two groups alternate, often in a call-and-response pattern.

   Antiphonal

   • The antiphonal singing between the two choirs was mesmerizing.
   • The ceremony featured an antiphonal exchange of prayers.
   • Their antiphonal dialogue created a dramatic effect.

   Synonymealternatingresponsive

3. Relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphonyC2formal

   Pertaining to the musical or liturgical practice of antiphony, where verses are sung alternately.

   Antiphonal

   • The composition has an antiphonal structure, with voices echoing each other.
   • Antiphonal chants are a key feature of Gregorian tradition.
   • The piece uses antiphonal techniques to create a sense of space.

   Synonymeantiphonary