antiphon

== English == === Etymology === From French antiphone or Medieval Latin antiphōna, from Ancient Greek ἀντίφωνα (antíphōna, “responses, musical accords”), neuter plural substantive of ἀντίφωνος (antíphōnos, “concordant”) from ἀντί (antí, “in return”) + φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Doublet of anthem. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈæntɪfən/, /ˈæntɪˌfɑn/ === Noun === antiphon (plural antiphons) A devotional chant; a piece of music sung responsively. A response or reply. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== antiphon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia