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antiphonies
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the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern
- The choir performed the Gregorian chant with beautiful antiphony, alternating between the male and female voices.
- Antiphony added a captivating element to the choral performance, captivating the audience with its expressive back-and-forth vocal exchanges.
- In a call-and-response ritual, the religious leader initiates a phrase or prayer, and the congregation responds in antiphony, creating a communal and participatory atmosphere.
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a verse or song that is composed in such a format, that allows alternating performance between parts in a round
- In the traditional indigenous ceremony, the tribal elder chanted the antiphony, and the participants joined in with their rhythmic responses.
- The traditional wedding ceremony incorporated antiphonies, with the celebrant leading the verses and the couple and guests responding with the designated phrases.
- With each antiphony, the soloist's voice soared, and the congregation's fervent response filled the sanctuary with a profound sense of unity and devotion.
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