Chant — synonyms, definition

1. chant (Noun)

15 synonyms

air ballad cry dirge elegy hymn incantation jingle lament melody monody piece song strain tune

1 definition

chant (Noun) — A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.

1 type of

religious song

5 types

Gregorian chant Hallel Hare Krishna plainchant plainsong

15 synonyms

cantillate carol choir chorus croon intonate intone sing tone tune versify vocalise vocalize warble yodel

2 definitions

chant (Verb) — Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm. ex. "The rabbi chanted a prayer"

chant (Verb) — Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically. ex. "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"

7 types of

mouth sing speak talk utter verbalise verbalize

1 type

singsong