responsory Definition
- 1a type of plainchant sung after a reading from scripture in a church service
- 2a reply or response to something said or done
Using responsory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "responsory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The choir sang a responsory after the Gospel reading.
Example
His responsory to the accusation was swift and firm.
Example
The audience's responsory to the comedian's joke was uproarious.
responsory Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with responsory
a psalm that is sung or recited during a church service as a response to a reading from scripture
Example
The priest led the congregation in singing the responsory psalm.
a brief chant or hymn sung by a choir or congregation in response to a prayer or reading
Example
The short responsory was sung by the choir while the priest prepared the altar.
a verse or passage from scripture that is read aloud during a church service, followed by a sung response
Example
The responsory verse was taken from the book of Psalms.
Origins of responsory
from Latin 'responsorium', from 'respondere' meaning 'to respond'
Summary: responsory in Brief
A 'responsory' [ri-spon-suh-ree] is a type of plainchant sung in a church service after a reading from scripture. It can also refer to a reply or response to something said or done. Examples include 'The choir sang a responsory after the Gospel reading,' and 'His responsory to the accusation was swift and firm.' Other related terms include 'responsory psalm,' 'short responsory,' and 'responsory verse.'
