Definitions for chant

Definitions for (noun) chant

Main entry: chant

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


Definitions for (verb) chant

Main entry: chant, cantillate, intonate, intone

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

Usage: The rabbi chanted a prayer


Main entry: chant, tone, intone

Definition: utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

Usage: The students chanted the same slogan over and over again


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