SINCE 1828
antiphon
noun
an·ti·phon
| \ ˈan-tə-fən
, -ˌfän\
, -ˌfän\
Definition of antiphon
1
: a psalm, anthem, or verse sung responsively
2
: a verse usually from Scripture said or sung before and after a canticle, psalm, or psalm verse as part of the liturgy
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A Note On The History of 'Anthem'
A Note On The History of 'Anthem'
A response of religious devotion and national pride
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