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responsory
re·spon·so·ry [ ri spónssəree ] (plural re·spon·so·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
chant with responses: an anthem consisting of short verses sung or spoken by the officiant and responses sung or spoken by the choir, especially after the lesson in a church service

re·spon·so·ri·al [ ri spòn sáwree əl ] adjective
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