noun Download 🔗Share Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony. Examples : "During the protest, the crowd's powerful chants echoed through the streets. " music religion culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "In the quiet chapel, the monks sang ancient chants while alternating between the left and right sides of the choir. " music religion ritual tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone. Examples : "The salesman's chants and overly enthusiastic tone made me distrust his product. " language sound style communication music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual. Examples : "The monks filled the temple with their solemn chants during the morning prayer service. " music ritual religion culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music. Examples : "The monks in the monastery chants every morning at dawn. " music religion ritual culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sing or intone sacred text. Examples : "The monks chants ancient prayers in the temple every morning. " religion ritual music culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group. Examples : "The football fans chanted insults at the referee." music religion ritual group culture action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sell horses fraudulently, exaggerating their merits. Examples : "The dishonest horse trader chants about the animal's speed and stamina, even though it limps and coughs. " business animal commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading