Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms

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Antiphony

The responsive singing of two choirs generally placed on opposite sides of the chancel, one called the Decani, on the André, Johann Baptist, son of preceding. B. 1823; d. 1882.

André, Peter F. I., brother of last. B. 1808; d. 1880.

Archer, Frederick. Organist; England. B. 1838; d. 1901.

ANWACHSEND ARSIS Dean's side of the chancel, the other the | Aria (It.) (ah'-ree-ah). Air; song. In form Cantoris, on the precentor's or leader's side.

The verses of the psalms are sung by the choirs alternately, but the Gloria by the united choirs.

← Anschwellen (Ger.) (an-shvel-len)Appoggiatura (It.) (ap-pod-jea-too'-rah) →