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| chant [ chant ] |
noun (plural chants) |
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1. phrase spoken repeatedly by crowd: a phrase or slogan repeatedly and rhythmically spoken, often with a simple singsong intonation, especially in unison by a crowd or group
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2. something spoken monotonously or repetitiously: a monotonous or repetitive song or intonation of the voice
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3. music for religious text: a set of words or syllables sung on the same note, or a single word or syllable sung on a series of notes. Chants are used in psalms, canticles, and other parts of some religious services.
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4. hymn or prayer sung as chant: a psalm, prayer, or other religious text sung as a chant
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transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle chant·ed, present participle chant·ing, 3rd person present singular chants) |
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1. repeat slogan continually: to speak a slogan repeatedly and rhythmically with a simple singsong intonation
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2. utter monotonously: to speak or sing something monotonously
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3. sing hymn or prayer as chant: to sing or intone a religious text or part of a religious service as a chant
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| [14th century. Via French, "song" < Latin cantus< past participle of canere "sing"] |
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  chant·ing·ly adverb |
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