versicle

English Thesaurus

1. a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	poem, verse form,
definition	:	a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	sursum corda,
definition	:	(Roman Catholic Church) a Latin versicle meaning `lift up your hearts' (noun.communication)