call-response

Noun

call and response (uncountable)

1. An interaction between speaker and listener, in which statements of the speaker are rapidly followed by responses from the listener.
   • An oath sworn or affirmed orally is often given in call and response, where the official reads each line of the oath, and the affiant repeats the line back.
2. (singing) A musical technique in which one or more performers calls and others, often the audience, respond with alternating musical phrases.
3. A prayer or preaching verbal technique similar to this.

   Synonyms:

   litany