antiphon
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Between the two versions of “Spiritus sanctus vivificans vita,” an antiphon by Hildegard von Bingen, for example, or between that antiphon’s simplicity and the angular density of George Enescu’s “Fantaisie concertante.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2022
As Scott Metcalfe, the ensemble’s director, said in remarks from the stage, that single antiphon constitutes the complete works of Chamberlayne.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2019
Some of them joined in the singing of the final antiphon, and others took turns walking away from the stage while playing, letting the sound swirl through space like incense.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2013
In antiphon they recited the ancient ritual of the blessing.
From Time Magazine Archive
At this end every one laughed, talked, sang noisy songs; while at the top the psalms were intoned and the antiphon was sung.
From Black Diamonds by Mór Jókai
