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Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Plural for a mystical term, phrase or formula believed to have magical powers
Plural for a mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
Plural for a kind of narrative poem, typically adapted for recitation or singing
Plural for a solemn supplicatory act or litany for worship, expressing prayers or blessings
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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