Descant Definition & Meaning
descant
- noun
- a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
- verb
- sing in descant
- sing by changing register; sing by yodeling; "The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains"
- talk at great length about something of one's interest
"Descant" in song lyrics
See how descant is used in real songs:
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"children of the heavenly father descant"
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Words that rhyme with descant
Usage tips for "descant"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does descant mean?
- a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody sing in descant sing by changing register; sing by yodeling; "The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains" talk at great length about something of one's interest
- What part of speech is descant?
- Descant is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does descant have?
- Descant has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).