Amoibite

/ˈæmoʊˌbaɪt/ noun

Definition

A member of an ancient Christian liturgical tradition involving alternating singing or chanting between two groups.

Etymology

From Greek amoibe (antiphonal singing, literally 'exchange') + -ite (suffix for member or follower). From early Christian church practices.

Kelly Says

Imagine a choir competition where two groups take turns singing the same song back and forth—that's amoibite singing in ancient churches, and it's still used today in some liturgies as a way to involve the whole congregation in worship.

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