responsory

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noun

A chant or anthem recited after a reading in a church service
A book of liturgical responses; a responsorial.

adjective

Containing or making answer; answering.

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response reciting lection gradual acroteleutic recitation intonation service devotional recitement invitation recital chorus recessional oration devotion

Associated

nocturn tenebrae maundy canticle matins psalm chant rite sung thursday text holy

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