chanted
ˈtʃæntɪd
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Definition of chanted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

rhythmrepeated rhythmically as a group
  • The chanted slogans echoed in the stadium.
  • The chanted prayers filled the temple.
  • Their chanted mantras created a peaceful atmosphere.
intoned recited sung
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Origin of chanted

Latin, cantare (to sing)

Terms with chanted included in their meaning

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chorus movement
section of an ode chanted by chorus moving right to left
religion
mantra chanted to honor Krishna and Radha

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  1. French:scandé, ...
  2. German:rhythmisch skandiert, ...
  3. Italian:cantato, ...
  4. Spanish:entonado, ...
  5. Portuguese:entoado, ...
  6. Chinese:吟唱的, ...
  7. Japanese:リズミカルな, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَدَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָצוּב, ...
  10. Russian:скандируемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скандований, ...
  12. Hindi:गाए गए, ...
chant
tʃænt

Definition of chant - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
group repetitionrepeat words rhythmically, often in a group
  • The crowd began to chant the team's name.
intone recite sing
2.
religious singingsing without instruments, often in religious context
  • The monks chant in the chapel every morning.
intonate recite sing
3.
musicRaresing or recite sacred textRare
  • They chant the ancient hymns during the ceremony.
intone recite sing

Noun

1.
singingtype of singing without instruments and harmony
  • The monks performed a chant during the ceremony.
hymn mantra
2.
musicreligious song or prayer sung on few notes
  • The congregation joined in a solemn chant.
canticle hymn psalm
3.
ritualsrepetitive song in rituals or incantations
  • The shaman led the group in a chant.
hymn mantra
4.
sloganRarerhythmic or repetitious slogan spoken or sungRare
  • Fans shouted a chant to support their team.
mantra refrain slogan
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Expressions with chant

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echo others' views, sometimes speaking in unison to show support
At every meeting, they chanted the same tune about budget cuts.
song or chant sung by football fans
The terrace chant echoed through the stadium as the team scored.
style of unaccompanied monophonic singing in the Catholic Church
The choir performed a beautiful Gregorian chant during the service.
musical notation for Gregorian chant using neumes
The choir learned to read chant notation for the mass.

Origin of chant

Latin, cantare (to sing)

Examples of chant in a sentence

  • Protesters chant slogans outside the building.
  • The congregation began to chant during the evening service.
  • They chant ancient hymns at the festival every year.
  • Monks chant prayers at dawn every day.
  • The congregation began to chant the psalms together.
  • The ancient chant echoed through the halls.

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  1. French:scander, chant, ...
  2. German:skandieren, Gesang, ...
  3. Italian:intonare, canto, ...
  4. Spanish:cantar, canto, ...
  5. Portuguese:entoar, canto, ...
  6. Chinese:吟唱, 颂歌, ...
  7. Japanese:唱える, 詠唱, ...
  8. Arabic:هَتَفَ, إنشاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְרוֹא בְּקֶצֶב, מִזְמוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:скандировать, песнопение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скандувати, спів, ...
  12. Hindi:नारा लगाना, मंत्रोच्चार, ...
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