antiphonaries

[US]/ænˈtɪfəˌnɛri/
[UK]/anˈtɪfənəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A book of hymns or other liturgical chants, used in Christian worship and sung alternately by two choirs or groups.; A collection of poems or hymns to be sung alternately by two choirs or groups.

Phrases & Collocations

medieval antiphonary manuscript

Example Sentences

the choir used an antiphonary to lead their singing.

scholars studied the ancient antiphonary for its historical significance.

the monastery housed a rare and valuable antiphonary collection.

he carefully transcribed the text from the worn-out antiphonary.

the antique antiphonary contained beautiful illuminated manuscripts.

the antiphonary was a vital tool for liturgical music in the middle ages.

researchers analyzed the musical notation within the antiphonary.

the antiphonary's pages were filled with intricate melodies and chants.

she learned to read music from an old, leather-bound antiphonary.

the museum displayed a collection of antique antiphonaries from various eras.

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