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descant

/dɛs'kænt/

Synonyms of descant Antonyms of descant Examples of descant Usage of descant Parts of descant Definition that contains descant Words sounding like descant Explanation of descant

verb
sing by changing register; sing by yodeling
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warble yodel

type of:
sing
noun
a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
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discant

type of:
accompaniment support backup musical accompaniment
verb
sing in descant
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type of:
sing
verb
talk at great length about something of one's interest
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type of:
talk about discourse discuss

Definition that contains descant

descant sing in descant
descant on sing a descant on a main tune or melody