responsory

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Definition of responsory in English English dictionary

A chant or anthem recited after a reading in a church service

{a} answering, suited to

The answer of the people to the priest in alternate speaking, in church service

A versicle sung in answer to the priest, or as a refrain

Containing or making answer; answering

An antiphonary; a response book

Hyphenation

re·spon·so·ry