antiphon
Sign in to saveThe Liber responsorialis, showing on the right-hand page the antiphons for the first Matins|night office of Christmas. The associated [[psalm tones are indicated by number and ending pitch, and the pitches for the ending of the doxology are indicated by the mnemonic Euouae.|thumb]]
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- Origins
- Polyphonic votive antiphons
- Greater Advent antiphons
- Polychoral antiphony
- See also
- References
- External links
The Liber responsorialis, showing on the right-hand page the antiphons for the first Matins|night office of Christmas. The associated [[psalm tones are indicated by number and ending pitch, and the pitches for the ending of the doxology are indicated by the mnemonic Euouae.|thumb]]
An antiphon (Greek ἀντίφωνον, ἀντί "opposite" and φωνή "voice") is a short chant in Christian ritual, sung as a refrain. The texts of antiphons are usually taken from the Psalms or Scripture, but may also be freely composed. Their form was favored by St. Ambrose and they feature prominently in Ambrosian chant, but they are used widely in Gregorian chant as well. They may be used during Mass, for the Introit, the Offertory or the Communion. They may also be used in the Liturgy of the Hours, typically for Lauds or Vespers.