Words that rhyme with descant
Descant is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ant, aslant, aunt. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of descant
- 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"
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "descant" in lyrics
See how descant is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"children of the heavenly father descant"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- ant
- social insect living in organized colonies
- aslant
- over or across in a slanting direction at an oblique angle
- aunt
- the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
- bacchante
- (classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus
- commandant
- an officer in command of a military unit
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "descant" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ant, aslant, aunt create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "descant" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.