Definition of call and response in English:
call and response
(also call and 'sponse)
noun kɔːl (ə)n(d) rɪˈspɒns
1Music The performance of musical phrases in alternation by different individuals or groups (especially vocalists), in such a way that the second phrase seems to answer the first; a form of music employing such alternating phrases.
2A form of verbal interaction between a speaker and listeners, usually at religious or public gatherings, in which each utterance by the speaker elicits a response from the audience.
adjective kɔːl (ə)n(d) rɪˈspɒns
1Music. Designating musical phrases performed in alternation by different individuals or groups (especially vocalists), in such a way that the second phrase seems to answer the first; of, relating to, or employing such phrases.
2Of, relating to, or characterized by verbal interaction between a speaker and listeners, usually at religious or public gatherings, in which each utterance by the speaker elicits a response from the audience.
Origin
1920s. From call + and + response.
Definition of call and response in US English:
call and response
(also call and 'sponse)
nounkɔːl (ə)n(d) rɪˈspɒns
1Music The performance of musical phrases in alternation by different individuals or groups (especially vocalists), in such a way that the second phrase seems to answer the first; a form of music employing such alternating phrases.
2A form of verbal interaction between a speaker and listeners, usually at religious or public gatherings, in which each utterance by the speaker elicits a response from the audience.
adjectivekɔːl (ə)n(d) rɪˈspɒns
1Music. Designating musical phrases performed in alternation by different individuals or groups (especially vocalists), in such a way that the second phrase seems to answer the first; of, relating to, or employing such phrases.
2Of, relating to, or characterized by verbal interaction between a speaker and listeners, usually at religious or public gatherings, in which each utterance by the speaker elicits a response from the audience.
Origin
1920s. From call + and + response.