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antiphon

/an-tuh-fon/US // ˈæn təˌfɒn //UK // (ˈæntɪfən) //

唱诗班,反祷词,反祷文,唱诗词

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
    • : Ecclesiastical. a psalm, hymn, or prayer sung in alternate parts.a verse or a series of verses sung as a prelude or conclusion to some part of the service.

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Examples

  • Antiphon hastened home to tell his neighbours of his discovery and to gain assistance.

  • The bishops and other ministers of the church advance singing the antiphon, 'Zaccheus, make haste and come down,' etc.

  • Here we have a morsel of dramatic criticism on Antiphon the actor and Arbuscula the actress, which reminds one of Pepys.

  • You, Antiphon, would seem to suggest that happiness consists of luxury and extravagance; I hold a different creed.

  • Antiphon approaches Socrates in hope of drawing away his associates, and in their presence thus accosts him.