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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 response of religious devotion and national pride
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“Antiphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiphon. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.
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The first known use of antiphon was in the 15th century
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