Antiphon vs. Antiphony — What's the Difference?

An antiphon (Greek ἀντίφωνον, ἀντί "opposite" and φωνή "voice") is a short chant in Christian ritual, sung as a refrain. The texts of antiphons are the Psalms.

Redirect Call and response (music)

A devotional composition sung responsively as part of a liturgy.

Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.

A short liturgical text chanted or sung responsively preceding or following a psalm, psalm verse, or canticle.

A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.

Such a text formerly used as a response but now rendered independently.

A responsive or reciprocal interchange, as of ideas or opinions

A response; a reply

Alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts; a piece sung or chanted in this manner

A devotional piece of music sung responsively.

Alternate, or responsive ideas or opinions; juxtaposition

A response or reply.

A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing.

A musical response; alternate singing or chanting. See Antiphony, and Antiphone.

An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively.

A verse said before and after the psalms.

Alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response