antiphon
noun
an·ti·phon
ˈan-tə-fən 
-ˌfän
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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An antiphon is a short piece of religious text, most often derived from one of the Psalms, and set to music, usually in the form of a Gregorian chant.
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oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2020
Your manuscript appears to be a 16th century antiphon, and is ink on vellum, which is usually made of calfskin.
—oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2020
Consider using a disposable worship aid or the use of familiar hymns, songs, antiphons, and acclamations.
—Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, 8 May 2020
oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2020
Your manuscript appears to be a 16th century antiphon, and is ink on vellum, which is usually made of calfskin.
—oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2020
Consider using a disposable worship aid or the use of familiar hymns, songs, antiphons, and acclamations.
—Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, 8 May 2020
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“Antiphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiphon. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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