Synonyms for de-scant

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : noun, adjective des-kant; verb des-kant, dis-

Phonetic Transcription : noun, adjective ˈdɛs kænt; verb dɛsˈkænt, dɪs-

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Définition 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

Antonyms for de-scant

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