n. pl. re·spon·so·ries A chant or anthem recited or sung after a reading in a church service. [Middle English responsorie, from Late Latin respōnsōrium, from Latin respōnsus, past participle of respondēre, to respond; see RESPOND.] re·spon·sori·al (-sôrē-əl) adj. |
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