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Discant Definition & Meaning

discant
noun
  1. a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

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What does discant mean?
a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
What part of speech is discant?
Discant is a noun.

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