Chant
To utter with a melodious voice; to sing.
To celebrate in song.
To sing or recite after the manner of a chant, or to a tune called a chant.
To make melody with the voice; to sing.
To sing, as in reciting a chant.
Song; melody.
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.
A psalm, etc., arranged for chanting.
Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.
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Chant Quotations
I get into certain yoga positions at times, when I'm working out and for exercises. I use a little of it in some of my meditation, but I chant now and that sort of replaced it.
John Astin
The pastor of a parish will typically have no education in the chant or in music, and he will hire the first music director who walks through the door.
Richard Morris
My brother and I were meditating before we were 6 years old, having to stare at the wall and chant.
Kristin Hersh
I used a lot of pancake makeup and a prayer, and a Buddhist chant.
Steven Cojocaru
Record stores have whole sections devoted to the chant.
Richard Morris
Participation is easily obtained with Latin chant.
Richard Morris
The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought.
Jeremy Piven
"Yes we can" always struck many as a naive and childish chant, like something ripped off from the Camp Fire Girls.
Craig Shirley
Chant Translations
chant in German is Gesang, Kirchenlied
chant in Norwegian is sang, messe
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