dis·cant
| \ ˈdi-ˌskant
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less common spelling of descant
1a
: a melody or counterpoint sung above the plainsong of the tenor
b
: the art of composing or improvising contrapuntal part music
also
: the music so composed or improvised
d
: a superimposed counterpoint to a simple melody sung typically by some or all of the sopranos
2
: discourse or comment on a theme
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“Discant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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