antiphony

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/ænˈtɪfəni/

noun
Music sung by two groups responding to each other

antiphony in a sentence

  • “The choir's antiphony echoed beautifully in the cathedral.”
  • “The alternating voices produced a striking antiphony during the hymn.”
  • “Their voices exchanged in antiphony during the sunset mass.”

What does “antiphony” mean?

antiphony (noun) means music sung by two groups responding to each other. It is pronounced /ænˈtɪfəni/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "antiphony" mean?
antiphony (noun) means: Music sung by two groups responding to each other
How do you pronounce "antiphony"?
"antiphony" is pronounced /ænˈtɪfəni/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "antiphony" in a sentence?
Here is "antiphony" used in a sentence: The choir's antiphony echoed beautifully in the cathedral.

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