1. a form of singing or chanting in which two groups alternate, with one group responding to the other
Usage: music; religious
2. a composition written for alternating choirs or voices
Usage: music

Examples

• The choir performed a beautiful antiphony during the church service.
• Medieval monasteries were known for their elaborate antiphony traditions.
• The composer wrote an antiphony for two separate choirs.
• The congregation participated in the antiphony by responding to the priest’s chants.
• Antiphony creates a dramatic musical dialogue between different vocal groups.
• The ancient Greek chorus used antiphony to enhance their theatrical performances.