Chant

/tʃænt/

The meaning and definition of Chant, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group.
    β€œThe football fans chanted insults at the referee.”
  2. To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
noun
  1. Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony.
  2. 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.

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Origin

From Old French chanter.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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