antiphonal
Meaning
relating to antiphons or responsive singing or chanting (গান বা সঙ্গীত, যেখানে দুটি বা দুইটির বেশি গায়ক বা বাদ্যযন্ত্র অংশে অংশে গান গায়)
Pronunciation
অ্যান্টিফোনাল (ā'enṭifōnāl)
Synonyms
responsive, call-and-response, alternating, duet, choral, responsive, dialogic, harmonious
Synonyms
The choir performed in a responsive way during the mass.
The African music tradition often incorporates call-and-response techniques.
The alternating verses created a beautiful melody.
They sang a lovely duet during the concert.
The choral arrangement was mesmerizing.
The responsive singing engaged the entire congregation.
The dialogic nature of the piece invited the audience to participate.
Their harmonious voices blended beautifully in the antiphonal performance.
Antonyms
The piece was monophonic and lacked the richness of antiphonal singing.
The event featured many solos instead of group performances.
The choir sang in unison, without any responsive parts.
Homophonic music lacks the interaction found in antiphonal compositions.
The rhythm was syncopated rather than antiphonal.
Asynchronous performances do not have the call-and-response format of antiphonal singing.
The chaotic sounds did not resemble the structured nature of antiphonal music.
The nonresponsive style contradicted the essence of antiphonal singing.
Phrases
The pastor encouraged a call and response during the service.
The antiphonal hymn was sung beautifully in church.
Responsorial singing was the highlight of the worship service.
The church embraced responsive psalmody in its services.
The antiphonal chant echoed through the cathedral.