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Definition of chanting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicgroup singing or shouting of slogans
- The fans' chanting filled the stadium.
2.
repetitive speechspeaking or singing in a repetitive, rhythmic, monotonous way
- Chanting filled the hall during the ceremony.
Adjective
1.
musicmaking rhythmic sounds in a repetitive manner
- The chanting crowd filled the stadium with energy.
2.
sacred textsrelated to singing or intoning sacred texts
- The chanting monks created a serene atmosphere.
Images of chanting
group singing or shouting of slogans
Origin of chanting
Latin, cantare (to sing)
Terms with chanting included in their meaning
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music
act of chanting or speaking with musical tone
music
DJ's rhythmic chanting over reggae music
music
spoken in a singing or chanting tone
chanting
having each syllable sung to a different note
religion
liturgical chanting in religious ceremonies
jewish scripture
musical chanting of Jewish scriptures using special marks or notation
music sound
having sound or style similar to chanting
culture
traditional Māori dance with chanting and movements
Maori culture
traditional Maori performance art combining singing, dancing, and chanting
Examples of chanting in a sentence
The monks' chanting was calming and rhythmic. Chanting rose from the rooftops during the protest. Chanting eased the patients' anxiety in the meditation room. The chanting monks created a serene atmosphere. Chanting voices echoed through the ancient temple. The chanting choir filled the hall with harmony.
Chanting prayers echoed through the temple.
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- French:chants, entonnant, ...
- German:Chor, skandierend, ...
- Italian:coro, intonante, ...
- Spanish:cántico, cantante, ...
- Portuguese:canto, ritmado, ...
- Chinese:呐喊, 吟唱的, ...
- Japanese:唱和, 詠唱する, ...
- Arabic:إنشاد, مُرَدِّد, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁירָה, מְדַקְלֵם, ...
- Russian:скандирование, скандирующий, ...
- Ukrainian:скандування, співучий, ...
- Hindi:नारेबाज़ी, गान करती, ...
Definition of chant - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
group repetitionrepeat words rhythmically, often in a group
- The crowd began to chant the team's name.
2.
religious singingsing without instruments, often in religious context
- The monks chant in the chapel every morning.
3.
musicRare sing or recite sacred textRare
- They chant the ancient hymns during the ceremony.
Noun
1.
singingtype of singing without instruments and harmony
- The monks performed a chant during the ceremony.
2.
musicreligious song or prayer sung on few notes
- The congregation joined in a solemn chant.
3.
ritualsrepetitive song in rituals or incantations
- The shaman led the group in a chant.
4.
sloganRare rhythmic or repetitious slogan spoken or sungRare
- Fans shouted a chant to support their team.
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.
A soft chant filled the air at dawn. The monks began their morning chant at dawn. A soft chant filled the ancient cathedral. The monks' chant echoed through the ancient temple. A soft chant filled the air during the ceremony. The protestors repeated their chant loudly. A chant echoed through the stadium.
View all translations of chant
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- French:scander, chant, ...
- German:skandieren, Gesang, ...
- Italian:intonare, canto, ...
- Spanish:cantar, canto, ...
- Portuguese:entoar, canto, ...
- Chinese:吟唱, 颂歌, ...
- Japanese:唱える, 詠唱, ...
- Arabic:هَتَفَ, إنشاد, ...
- Hebrew:לִקְרוֹא קְרִיאוֹת קְצוּבוֹת, מִזְמוֹר, ...
- Russian:скандировать, песнопение, ...
- Ukrainian:скандувати, спів, ...
- Hindi:नारा लगाना, मंत्रोच्चार, ...
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