Noun: antiphony an'ti-fu-nee
- Alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
"The antiphony between the male and female voices created a mesmerizing effect"
- A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
"The choir and congregation alternated in singing the antiphony";
- antiphon
Derived forms: antiphonies
Type of: church music, music, religious music
Encyclopedia: Antiphony