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Antonyms for de-scant


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun, adjective des-kant; verb des-kant, dis-
Phonetic Transcription : noun, adjective ˈdɛs kænt; verb dɛsˈkænt, dɪs-



Definition of de-scant

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old North French descant (Old French deschant), from Medieval Latin discantus "refrain, part-song," from Latin dis- "asunder, apart" (see dis-) + cantus "song" (see chant). Spelling was partly Latinized 16c. Originally "counterpoint."
  • As in aria : noun operatic solo
  • As in melody : noun harmony, tune
  • As in monologue : noun speech by one person
  • As in strain : noun melody
  • As in talk : noun speech, address to group
  • As in tune : noun melody, harmony
  • As in descant : noun discourse
  • As in soprano : noun person with high singing voice
  • As in discourse : noun dialogue; dissertation
  • As in air : noun musical tune
  • As in hymn : noun religious song
  • As in narrate : verb describe, detail
  • As in ramble : verb talk aimlessly, endlessly
  • As in sing : verb carry a tune with one's voice
  • As in speak : verb talk
  • As in speak : verb address; give a lecture
  • As in descant : verb remark
  • As in chant : verb sing simple song or song part
  • As in discourse : verb discuss, speak about
  • As in discuss : verb talk over with another

Synonyms for de-scant

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