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an·tiph·o·ny  audio  (n-tf-n) KEY 

NOUN:
pl. an·tiph·o·nies
  1. Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.
  2. A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.
  3. A responsive or reciprocal interchange, as of ideas or opinions: "Sheridan's play shows both sides of the coin. He establishes an antiphony of cynicism and sentimentality" (Jonathan Miller).



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