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Encyclopedia of Religion entry forAnthemsAn abridged form of Antiphon, a piece sung in alternate parts. The words are verses from the Bible (Psalms, etc.), and are sung as solos or in chorus. In the reign of Elizabeth they were appointed to be sung at the morning and evening service of the Church of England. A similar part of the Roman Catholic Service is the Motet. citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney
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