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antiphonical

/ˌæntɪˈfɒnɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does antiphonical mean?

adjective

Describing a relationship or opposition between two or more things that are phonically or musically similar, but not identical. In music, particularly, it refers to a melody or phrase that is repeated or echoed in a different voice or instrument.

Example

"The composer's use of antiphonal singing created a sense of depth and complexity in the choral piece."

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