An antiphon is a:
a. long melismatic setting for the final "a" of the Alleluia. b. short chant that begins and concludes the antiphonal singing of a psalm.
c. short chant in which one melody is repeated for as many as five or sixstanzas of text
d. standard formula of praise to the Holy Trinity that is added to the end ofevery psalm.
b
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