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A repetitive song, typically an incantation or part of a ritual
“A high tide cradled the boats, sweetly rockabyebabying each vessel, causing a hymn, like a melodic chant, of chimes, ropes, and bells along the docks.”
A repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd
“The first act of the epic started with an unusually large number of chantors rhythmically striking gourd drums and chanting an ancient chant.”
An act of saying, shouting or singing a repeated rhythmic phrase
“The crowd on the sidewalk far below had grown to immense proportions, and Wiley could hear the echoing chant of their mantra bouncing off the surrounding buildings.”
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a god
A form of words used by a person performing conjuring tricks
A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
A kind of narrative poem, typically adapted for recitation or singing
A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty
A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
A continuing sound, especially of a person's voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation
To say or intone, especially repeatedly or in a sing-song tone
“Tibetan monks will go around Paoma Mountain on the edge of the city to chant scriptures.”
To make musical sounds with one's voice
“Get some of the children to mime the action while one reads the main lines, and the rest of the children chant the chorus.”
To repeat (someone's words or opinions), especially to express agreement
To speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
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