👉 A versicle is a type of musical phrase consisting of two or more lines, often repeated. It is often used in religious settings to emphasize certain points of a hymn or other piece. The term "versicle" is derived from the Latin word "versus," which means "against." In the context of music, a versicle can be a simple line, like the opening phrase of a song, or it could be an entire section of a piece, such as a chorus or a
