chant

²chant

noun

Definition of CHANT

1

: song 1

2

a : plainsong b : a rhythmic monotonous utterance or song c : a composition for chanting

Examples of CHANT

1. Our chant was “Peace now, peace now!”.
2. Chant is often used as a form of meditation and prayer.

First Known Use of CHANT

1671

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue