antiphony

(ăn-tĭf'ə-nē)
n., pl., -nies.

1. Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.
2. A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.
3. 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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• Opera and Vocal Music - antiphony: alternate or responsive singing or chanting of psalm or verse by two sections of choir

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