Antiphonal: meaning, definitions and examples

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antiphonal

 

[ รฆnหˆtษชfษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

music style

Antiphonal refers to a style of music where two or more groups of singers or musicians perform alternately. This technique creates a call-and-response effect that enhances the overall texture and depth of the composition.

Synonyms

alternating, contrasting, responsive

Examples of usage

  • The choir sang an antiphonal piece during the service.
  • The antiphonal arrangement added a dynamic layer to the performance.
  • The composer utilized antiphonal techniques to highlight the dialogue between instruments.
  • The antiphonal style was prevalent in Renaissance choral music.

Translations

Translations of the word "antiphonal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antifonal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฆเฅเคตเค‚เคฆเฅเคตเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช antiphonal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antifonal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ะธั„ะพะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antyfonalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏพๅ”ฑใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antiphonique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antifonal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antifonal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antifonรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antifonรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏนๅ”ฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ antifonalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andstefna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ะธั„ะพะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antifonal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antifonal

Etymology

The term 'antiphonal' originates from the Middle English 'antiphonale', which derives from the Latin 'antiphonalis'. This in turn comes from the Greek word 'antiphลnฤ“', meaning 'sounding against'. The concept of antiphony has roots in ancient religious practices, where choirs would chant in response to one another, primarily during Christian liturgical services. This practice was significant in the development of Western music, particularly during the Medieval and Renaissance periods, where it was used extensively in choral compositions. Antiphonal singing allowed for a richer musical texture and was a way to engage congregations in worship.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,443, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.