n. 1 an elaborate choral composition usu. based on a passage of scripture for (esp. Anglican) church use. 2 a solemn hymn of praise etc., esp. = national anthem. 3 a composition sung antiphonally.
[ OE antefn, antifne f. LL antiphona ANTIPHON ]
n. 1 an elaborate choral composition usu. based on a passage of scripture for (esp. Anglican) church use. 2 a solemn hymn of praise etc., esp. = national anthem. 3 a composition sung antiphonally.
[ OE antefn, antifne f. LL antiphona ANTIPHON ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012