What is another word for Responsory?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪspˈɒnsəɹˌi] (IPA)

Responsory, or responsorial chant, is a style of liturgical music in which a soloist chants a refrain and a choir or congregation responds with a repeated phrase. Synonyms for the word "responsory" can include antiphon, verse, litany, prayer, hymn, psalm, or canticle. Each of these words can describe a type of religious chant or prayer that involves a back-and-forth between a leader and a group. The use of different synonyms can vary depending on the specific religious tradition or cultural context. Regardless of the synonym used, responsories remain an important part of many religious ceremonies and practices.

What are the hypernyms for Responsory?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Responsory

Every now and then Mrs. Anna had a new request; to-day a Responsory, to-morrow a motet, the day after a mass, then hymns, then psalms, then antiphons; and all gratis.
"The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1"
Rupert Hughes
This Responsory system of reading Holy Scripture is still retained in its old form in the case of the Ten Commandments when read in the Communion service.
"The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia"
William James Miller
407, which suggested beginning with line 5 and adding 408. 7-8 from the Responsory poem.
"An Essay on True and Apparent Beauty in which from Settled Principles is Rendered the Grounds for Choosing and Rejecting Epigrams"
Pierre Nicole

Related words: Responsory in the Bible, Responsory in the Catholic Church, Responsory in the New Testament, responsorial psalm, responsorial chant, responsorial prayer, responsorial reading

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