antiphonal

• 指交替应答的，或由交替应答组成的，尤指歌唱或吟诵中的对答形式。

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.

   交替圣歌的

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

   同义词antiphonary

2. Alternating responsesC2formal

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

   对唱的

   • 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.

   同义词alternatingresponsive

3. C2formal

   A bound collection of antiphons, used in liturgical contexts.

   对经集

   • 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.

   同义词antiphonary

• 名词，指交替咏唱的应答圣歌集或轮唱诗集；也可作形容词，表示包含或使用应答、交替的，或与交替圣歌或交替咏唱有关的。

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.

   交替圣歌集

   • 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.

   同义词antiphonary

2. Containing or using responses; alternatingC2formal

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

   对唱的

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

   同义词alternatingresponsive

3. Relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphonyC2formal

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

   交替圣歌的

   • 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.

   同义词antiphonary