What does responsory mean?
A responsory is a part of a liturgical service, typically sung by a choir or congregation, often in response to a psalm or other text. It is a musical composition that is used in Christian worship.
Example
"The responsory was sung by the choir in a beautiful, soaring melody that filled the cathedral."
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