Choral Music

noun a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

• The antiphon in the church service was beautifully sung by the choir.
• I love how the antiphon repeats throughout the song, it's so catchy!
• The antiphon in that track is fire, I can't stop listening to it.
• The antiphon of nature's sounds filled the forest with a peaceful melody.

noun a type of male singing voice that is lower than tenor but higher than bass

adjective relating to or having the range or part of a baritone

• The opera singer was known for his powerful baritone voice.
• My friend has a great baritone voice for singing karaoke.
• That guy at the party has a sick baritone, he should join a band.
• His words had a deep baritone quality that resonated with the audience.

noun a collection of money or goods during a religious service

adjective relating to the collection of money or goods during a religious service

• During the church service, the congregation participated in the offertory by giving their donations.
• Don't forget to put some money in the offertory basket when it comes around.
• I always sneak a few extra dollars into the offertory for good luck.
• Her kindness towards others was like an offertory of goodwill.

noun the part of a church reserved for the clergy

• The presbytery is responsible for overseeing the spiritual and administrative affairs of the church.
• The presbytery meeting is usually quite boring, but it's important for church business.
• I heard the presbytery is having a potluck after the service this Sunday.
• In the presbytery of nature, the trees stand tall like elders watching over the land.

noun the action of making musical sounds with the voice

verb present participle of sing, to make musical sounds with the voice

• The singing at the opera house was truly mesmerizing.
• I heard Sarah singing in the shower this morning.
• The street performer was belting out some killer tunes while singing on the corner.
• The birds outside my window were singing a beautiful melody at dawn.

noun a type of singing that is performed without any musical accompaniment

adverb sung without instrumental accompaniment

• The choir performed a beautiful a capella rendition of the national anthem.
• We sang a few songs a capella at the campfire last night.
• The group decided to go a capella for their next performance.
• His speech was so powerful, it was like he was speaking a capella in a crowded room.