🔤 Antiphons ✨

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URDU

جوابی نغمے، باری باری گائے جانے والے گیت، مذہبی گیت
🅰️ Roman Urdu:
jawabi naghme, baari baari gaaye jaane wale geet, mazhabi geet
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ENGLISH

📚noun
antiphons
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PRONUNCIATION

Standard: /ˈæntɪfənz/
Phonetic: /an tuh fonz/
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DEFINITION

responsive songs, chants sung alternately, short religious verses
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

The antiphons were sung by the choir before and after each psalm during the evening service. Ancient antiphons often contain short phrases drawn from scripture and set to simple melodies. The congregation joined in singing the antiphons as part of the traditional worship. Scholars study medieval antiphons to understand the musical practices of early christian communities. The antiphons echoed through the stone church, creating a solemn and beautiful atmosphere.
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SYNONYMS

responsive chants alternate hymns liturgical responses psalm refrains
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ANTONYMS

solos individual songs non responsive songs secular songs
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