Definition of Descant

1. Verb. Sing in descant.

Generic synonyms: Sing

2. Noun. A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.
Exact synonyms: Discant
Generic synonyms: Accompaniment, Backup, Musical Accompaniment, Support

3. Verb. Sing by changing register; sing by yodeling. "The birds descant in the woods "; "The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains"
Exact synonyms: Warble, Yodel
Generic synonyms: Sing
Derivative terms: Yodel, Yodeling, Yodeller

4. Verb. Talk at great length about something of one's interest. "Sam and Sue descant"
Generic synonyms: Discourse, Discuss, Talk About

Definition of Descant

1. n. Originally, a double song; a melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor; a variation of an air; a variation by ornament of the main subject or plain song.

2. v. i. To sing a variation or accomplishment.

Definition of Descant

1. Noun. A lengthy discourse on a subject ¹

2. Noun. (music) a counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To discuss at length. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To sing or play a descant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Descant

1. to sing [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: sing

Lexicographical Neighbors of Descant

desaturated
desaturates
desaturating
desaturation
desaturations
desault dislocation
desautelsite
descabello
descabellos
descale
descaled
descaler
descalers
descales
descaling
descant (current term)
descant on
descanted
descanter
descanters
descanting
descants
descarga
descemet's membrane
descemetitis
descemetocele
descend
descendable
descendant
descendants

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