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chant
[ chant, chahnt ]
noun
- a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
- a psalm, canticle, or the like, chanted or for chanting.
- the singing or intoning of all or portions of a liturgical service.
- any monotonous song.
- a song; singing:
the chant of a bird.
- a monotonous intonation of the voice in speaking.
- a phrase, slogan, or the like, repeated rhythmically and insistently, as by a crowd.
verb (used with object)
- to sing to a chant, or in the manner of a chant, especially in a church service.
- to sing.
- to celebrate in song.
- to repeat (a phrase, slogan, etc.) rhythmically and insistently.
verb (used without object)
- to sing.
- to utter a chant.
chant
/ ʃɑːԳ /
noun
- a simple song or melody
- a short simple melody in which several words or syllables are assigned to one note, as in the recitation of psalms
- a psalm or canticle performed by using such a melody
- a rhythmic or repetitious slogan, usually spoken or sung, as by sports supporters, etc
- monotonous or singsong intonation in speech
verb
- to sing or recite (a psalm, prayer, etc) as a chant
- to intone (a slogan) rhythmically or repetitiously
- to speak or say monotonously as if intoning a chant
Derived Forms
- ˈԳپԲ, adverb
- ˈԳپԲ, nounadjective
Other yvlog Forms
- Գa· adjective
- ԳiԲ· adverb
- -ԳĻ adjective
- ܲ·ԳĻ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of chant1
Example Sentences
He had to have felt it after walking off the court in the fourth quarter, the crowd and his teammates all chanting his name as the Lakers’ huddle bounced with excitement.
Throughout the rally, speakers paused as the crowd chanted “Shame! Shame! Shame!”
At the last game in the Coliseum, desperate fans assailed the owner with loud chants of “Sell the Team.”
Following the match, City boss Guardiola said those joining in with the chants showed "a lack of class" and "should be ashamed".
There were also post-match chants against the Glazer family from home fans who stayed behind, determined to crank up pressure on the American majority owners, who they blame for United's parlous state.
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