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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Origin and Etymology of antiphon
Middle English antiphone, from Middle French, from Late Latin antiphona — more at anthem
First Known Use: 15th century
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