polychoral
(PAH-lee-kor-ul)
[Eng.]
A performance style developed in the late 16th century involving the use of two or more choirs that answer each other as well as sing as a single ensemble. Also called antiphonal.
SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLE:
- Gabrieli: Hodie Christus natus est
- W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 2, Track 49
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