nounπShareType of singing done generally without instruments and harmony."During the protest, the crowd's powerful chants echoed through the streets. "musicreligioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."In the quiet chapel, the monks sang ancient chants while alternating between the left and right sides of the choir. "musicreligionritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTwang; manner of speaking; a canting tone."The salesman's chants and overly enthusiastic tone made me distrust his product. "languagesoundstylecommunicationmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual."The monks filled the temple with their solemn chants during the morning prayer service. "musicritualreligioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music."The monks in the monastery chants every morning at dawn. "musicreligionritualcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sing or intone sacred text."The monks chants ancient prayers in the temple every morning. "religionritualmusiccultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group."The football fans chanted insults at the referee."musicreligionritualgroupcultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sell horses fraudulently, exaggerating their merits."The dishonest horse trader chants about the animal's speed and stamina, even though it limps and coughs. "businessanimalcommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
