Australian English Meaning of chant

chant

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Definitions and Meaning of chant in English

Wordnet

chant (n)

a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone

Wordnet

chant (v)

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

Webster

chant (v. t.)

To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.

To celebrate in song.

To sing or recite after the manner of a chant, or to a tune called a chant.

Song; melody.

A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music.

A psalm, etc., arranged for chanting.

Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.

Webster

chant (v. i.)

To make melody with the voice; to sing.

To sing, as in reciting a chant.

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chant

a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone, recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm, utter mon

sing,intone,intone,roar,bellows,belt,chime,Chorus

No antonyms found.

chansonnettes => chansons, chansonnette => Chansonette, chanson de geste => Chanson de geste, chanson => Song, chanoyu => Chanoyu,