Definition

In a way that involves alternating responses or singing, typically in a call-and-response format.

Example

The choir sang the hymn antiphonally, with one side responding to the other.

Conversation

Did you notice how the choir sang antiphonally during the service?

Yeah, it created such a beautiful harmony between the two groups.

I love when they perform like that; it makes the music feel so alive.

Absolutely, it really adds depth to the whole experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antiphonally → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against or in opposition) and "phōnē" (from Greek, meaning voice or sound) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word describes a manner of singing or chanting in opposition or alternation, typically in a call-and-response format.

Memory Tip

Think of voices that are 'against' or 'in opposition' ('anti-') to each other, creating a beautiful harmony in a call-and-response style.

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