Synonyms for descant

Synonyms for (noun) descant

Synonyms: discant, descant

Definition: a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

Similar words: support, accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment

Definition: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts


Synonyms for (verb) descant

Synonyms: descant

Definition: talk at great length about something of one's interest

Similar words: talk about, discourse, discuss

Definition: to consider or examine in speech or writing

Usage: The author talks about the different aspects of this question; The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'


Synonyms: descant, yodel, warble

Definition: sing by changing register; sing by yodeling

Usage: The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains

Similar words: sing

Definition: produce tones with the voice

Usage: She was singing while she was cooking; My brother sings very well


Synonyms: descant

Definition: sing in descant

Similar words: sing

Definition: produce tones with the voice

Usage: She was singing while she was cooking; My brother sings very well


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