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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There are several places that are introducing Latin Mass responses, Latin Ordinary chants, Latin antiphons and even the Memorial Acclamation and Our Father.
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
The choir is singing an opening antiphon from Psalm 46 in the Catholic psalter.
—Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The prayer is one of four Marian antiphons, or prayers to the Virgin Mary, which is said throughout the Easter season.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Prior to the procession, Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the cardinal tasked with arranging the papal funeral and conclave, held a brief service in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta with a short antiphon of hope.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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.
—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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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
The choir is singing an opening antiphon from Psalm 46 in the Catholic psalter.
—Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The prayer is one of four Marian antiphons, or prayers to the Virgin Mary, which is said throughout the Easter season.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Prior to the procession, Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the cardinal tasked with arranging the papal funeral and conclave, held a brief service in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta with a short antiphon of hope.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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.
—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 29 Jul. 2025.
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