antiphony
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an·tiph·o·ny
(ăn-tĭf'ə-nē) 
n., pl., -nies.
n., pl., -nies.
- Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.
- A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.
- A responsive or reciprocal interchange, as of ideas or opinions: "Sheridan's play shows both sides of the coin. He establishes an antiphony of cynicism and sentimentality" (Jonathan Miller).
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categories related to 'antiphony'
- Opera and Vocal Music - antiphony: alternate or responsive singing or chanting of psalm or verse by two sections of choir
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