re·spon·so·ry  (rĭ-spŏn'sə-rē)  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·so'ri·al (-sôr'ē-əl, -sōr'-) adj. |