Chant (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.
  2. a psalm, canticle, or the like, chanted or for chanting.
  3. the singing or intoning of all or portions of a liturgical service.
  4. any monotonous song.
  5. a song; singing: the chant of a bird.
  6. a monotonous intonation of the voice in speaking.
  7. a phrase, slogan, or the like, repeated rhythmically and insistently, as by a crowd.
verb (used with object)
  1. to sing to a chant, or in the manner of a chant, especially in a church service.
  2. to sing.
  3. to celebrate in song.
  4. to repeat (a phrase, slogan, etc.) rhythmically and insistently.
verb (used without object)
  1. to sing.
  2. to utter a chant.
noun
  1. a simple song or melody
  2. a short simple melody in which several words or syllables are assigned to one note, as in the recitation of psalms
  3. a psalm or canticle performed by using such a melody
  4. a rhythmic or repetitious slogan, usually spoken or sung, as by sports supporters, etc
  5. monotonous or singsong intonation in speech
verb
  1. to sing or recite (a psalm, prayer, etc) as a chant
  2. to intone (a slogan) rhythmically or repetitiously
  3. to speak or say monotonously as if intoning a chant
Chant (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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