chant > define

noun

• A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.

verb

• Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm.
  • usage: "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
  • synonyms: intone, intonate, cantillate
• Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically.
  • usage: "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
  • synonyms: tone, intone

• (v.t.) To sing or recite after the manner of a chant or to a tune called a chant.
• (v.t.) A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music.
• (v.i.) To make melody with the voice; to sing.
• (v.t.) To celebrate in song.
• (v.t.) Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.
• (v.t.) Song; melody.
• (v.t.) To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.
• (v.i.) To sing, as in reciting a chant.
• (v.t.) A psalm, etc., arranged for chanting.