antiphonal /ænˈtɪfənəl/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner. •An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner. adjective1 •Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church. formsantiphonals