mmunion, baptism, etc.), are referred to as the _musical_
liturgy.]

The word _anthem_ is derived from _antifona_ (or _antiphona_),
meaning a psalm or hymn sung responsively, _i.e._,
_antiphonally_, by two choirs, or by choir and congregation.

A _full anthem_ is one containing no solo parts; a _solo anthem_ is one
in which the solo part is predominant over the chorus, while a _verse
anthem_ is one in which the chorus parts alternate with passages for
concerted solo voices (_i.e._, trios, quartets, etc.).

162. _A capella_ (sometimes spelled _cappella_) or _alla capella music_
is part-singing (either sacred or secular) without accompaniment.

This term means literally "in chapel style," and refers to the
fact that in the early days of the church all singing was
unaccompanied.

163. _A motet_ is a sacred choral composition in contrapuntal style. It
has no solo parts, thus corresponding to the madrigal (q.v.) in secular
music. The motet is intended for _a capella_ performance, but is often
given with organ accompaniment.

164. A _choral_ is a hymn-tune of the German Protestant Church. It is
usually harmonized in four voices. The _choral_ (sometimes spelled
_chorale_) is described as having "a plain melody, a strong harmony, and
a stately rhythm." It differs from the ordinary English and American
hymn-tune in being usually sung at a much slower tempo, and in having a
pause at the end of each line of text.

165. The _mass_ is the liturgy for the celebration of the Lord's Supper
in the service of the Roman Catholic Church. As used in the terminology
of music the word refers to the six hymns which are always included when
a composer writes a musical _mass_, and which form the basis of the
celebration of the Communion.[35] These six hymns are as follows:

[Footnote 35: It should be understood that this statement refers to the
service called "the high mass" only, there being no music at all in
connection with the so-called "low mass."]

_Kyrie._

_Gloria_ (including the _Gratias agimus_, _Qui tollis_,
_Quoniam_, _Cum Sancto Spirito_).

_Credo_ (including the _Et Incarnatus_, _Crucifixus_, and _Et
Resurrexit_).

_Sanctus_ (including the _Hosanna_).

_Benedictus._

_Agnus Dei_ (including the _Dona nobis_).

The _requiem mass_ is the "mass for the dead" and differs
considerably from the ordinary mass. Both regular and requiem
_