Definition of Antiphan

Definition of Antiphan

An`tiphon, an Athenian orator and politician, preceptor of Thucydides, who speaks of him in terms of honour, was the first to formulate rules of oratory (479-411 B.C.).

- Wikipedia

An"ti*phon (&?;), n. [LL. antiphona, fr. Gr. &?;. See Anthem.] 1. A musical response; alternate singing or chanting. See Antiphony, and Antiphone.

2. A verse said before and after the psalms. Shipley.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

An Athenian orator
A devotional piece of music sung responsively as part of a liturgy
A response or reply

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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