n. [ LL. antiphona, fr. Gr.
n. A book of antiphons or anthems. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs. Wheatly. --
n. [ LL. antiphonarium. See Antiphoner. ] A book containing a collection of antiphons; the book in which the antiphons of the breviary, with their musical notes, are contained. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Mus.) The response which one side of the choir makes to the other in a chant; alternate chanting or signing. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. antiphonaire. See Antiphon. ] A book of antiphons. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Antiphonal. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
O! never more for me shall winds intone,
With all your tops, a vast antiphony. R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]