descant (Meaning)
descant (n)
a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
descant (v)
sing in descant
sing by changing register; sing by yodeling
talk at great length about something of one's interest
descant (v. i.)
Originally, a double song; a melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor; a variation of an air; a variation by ornament of the main subject or plain song.
The upper voice in part music.
The canto, cantus, or soprano voice; the treble.
A discourse formed on its theme, like variations on a musical air; a comment or comments.
To sing a variation or accomplishment.
To comment freely; to discourse with fullness and particularity; to discourse at large.
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descant Sentence Examples
- . The soprano singer performed a beautiful descant to accompany the main melody.
- The descant added a layer of complexity and richness to the musical arrangement.
- The choir director instructed the sopranos to sing the descant during the chorus.
- In Renaissance music, the descant often provided embellishment and ornamentation.
- The violinist played a delicate descant above the orchestra's harmonies.
- The descant soared above the other voices, filling the concert hall with its ethereal sound.
- The composer carefully crafted the descant to complement the theme of the piece.
- During the hymn, the organist played a majestic descant that uplifted the congregation.
- The descant intertwined with the main melody, creating a sense of musical dialogue.
- The flutist performed a virtuosic descant that captivated the audience with its intricate melodies.
FAQs About the word descant
a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody, sing in descant, sing by changing register; sing by yodeling, talk at great le
speak, talk, lecture, hold forth, discourse, take the floor,declaim, harangue, orate, expatiate
No antonyms found.
. The soprano singer performed a beautiful descant to accompany the main melody.
The descant added a layer of complexity and richness to the musical arrangement.
The choir director instructed the sopranos to sing the descant during the chorus.
In Renaissance music, the descant often provided embellishment and ornamentation.
