Versicle n. : A little verse; especially, a short verse or text said or sung in public worship by the priest or minister, and followed by a response from the people.

Example:
Any good biblical Versicle to send for new year?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
versicle is the first half of one of a set of preces, said or sung by an officiant or cantor and answered with a said or sung response by the congregation or choir. ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versicle" Categories: Christian liturgy, rites, and worship services ...