ANTIPHON


Meaning of ANTIPHON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈan-tə-fən, -ˌfän ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English antiphone, from Middle French, from Late Latin antiphona — more at anthem

Date: 15th century

1. : a psalm, anthem, or verse sung responsively

2. : a verse usually from Scripture said or sung before and after a canticle, psalm, or psalm verse as part of the liturgy

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