antiphonies
Meaning
a musical form or style in which two groups or voices respond to each other (সমান্তর গান, গায়কদল বা সঙ্গীতের মাঝে উল্টানো গানের অংশ)
Pronunciation
অ্যান্টিফনিস (ā'enṭiphonīś)
Synonyms
call and response, dialogue, counterpoint, refrain, echo, call, response, harmonic interplay
Synonyms
The choir used call and response in their performance.
The dialogue between the singers created a unique atmosphere.
Counterpoint is essential in classical music, similar to antiphonies.
The refrain was echoed back and forth between the soloists.
The echo of the voices made the performance more lively.
Each call drew a response from the other singers.
The response by the second choir was perfectly timed.
The harmonic interplay enriched the antiphonies performance.
Antonyms
Her monologue contrasted sharply with the antiphonies.
The silence after the song was overwhelming.
In solitude, there was no antiphonic exchange.
The sameness of the melody lacked the beauty of antiphonies.
Uniformity is the absence of the dialogue found in antiphonies.
The monotony of the tune was broken by antiphonies.
Disagreement lacks the synchrony of antiphonic music.
Diversion in sound differs from the structure of antiphonies.
Phrases
They were singing in antiphonies during the concert.
The composition was a call to respond musically.
The echoing voices created a magical experience.
Musical dialogue enhances the depth of performance.
The piece featured two-part harmony through antiphonies.