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An antiphon (Greek ἀντίφωνον, ἀντί "opposite" + φωνή "voice") in Christian music and ritual, is a "responsory" by a choir or congregation, usually in Gregorian chant, to a psalm or other text in a religious service or musical work.
General
Regarding antiphons:
- "Antiphon," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- "Antiphon (in Greek Liturgy)," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- "Antiphon (in the Greek Church)," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- "Communion-Antiphon," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- "Antiphon," in A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, (ed.) by George Grove, London: MacMillan & Co., Ltd. (1900)
- "Antiphony," in Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed., 1911)
Regarding antiphonaries:
- "Antiphonary," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- "Gregorian Antiphonary," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
O Antiphons
The O Antiphons are antiphons sung in Western Christian traditions following the Magnificat at Vespers services on the last seven days of Advent. Each antiphon is a name of Christ, one of his attributes mentioned in Scripture.
- O Antiphons
- December 17: O Sapientia (O Wisdom)
- December 18: O Adonai (O Lord)
- December 19: O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse)
- December 20: O Clavis David (O Key of David)
- December 21: O Oriens (O Dayspring)
- December 22: O Rex Gentium (O King of the nations)
- December 23: O Emmanuel (O With Us is God)
- "O Antiphons," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, a popular Advent hymn based on the O Antiphons
Marian Anthems
The Marian Anthems or Marian Antiphons are four "votive antiphons" addressed to Mary which are sung at Compline during various times of the year. They are not true antiphons but rather are short hymns.
- Alma Redemptoris Mater, sung from the beginning of Advent until the feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2)
- Ave Regina Caelorum, sung from the Presentation of the Lord through Good Friday
- Regina Coeli, sung during the Easter season
- Salve Regina, sung from Trinity Sunday until the Saturday before Advent
- Sub Tuum Praesidium, sung in place of the Salve Regina in some traditions
Other antiphons
- Asperges me
- In paradisum
- O quam suavis
- O sacrum convivium
- Parce Domine
- Rorate coeli
- Ubi caritas
- Veni Sancte Spiritus
- Vidi aquam