Question

alternation between a cantor chanting psalm verses and a choir singing a refrain is called:
a. responsorial psalmody.
b. antiphonal psalmody.
c. indirect psalmody.
d. direct psalmody.

Explanation:

Responsorial psalmody involves a cantor chanting psalm verses and a choir singing a refrain. Antiphonal psalmody is when two choirs alternate. Indirect and direct psalmody are not standard terms for this alternation.

Answer:

A. responsorial psalmody.