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DictionarychantRhythmic singing or shouting
noun / verb

chant

CHANT/tʃænt/

A rhythmic phrase or melody repeated by singing or shouting, or its performance.

The crowd chants the same short phrase in rhythm.

Three adults sing one repeated rhythmic phrase together with synchronized open mouths and hand beat; one small speech ribbon contains only La la repeated twice, functional vocal phrase, no lyrics.
Etymology
chantLatinto sing

The root meaning “sing” connects a chant with song. The noun also developed the sense “monotonous recitation of words,” linking singing with repeated spoken phrases.

In context

British Radio Giggles69:48
teams will begin your chant. And the first up is Rory and Gary. And you, Rory and Gary, will be the Greater Manchester Police. >> We're the police force, we solve crime. >> We're the police force, we solve
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More examples

  • A low chant filled the hall.
  • They chanted until the procession passed.
  • The supporters are chanting together.

Forms

chant · chants · chanted · chanting

Similar words

song
Need not repeat a short rhythmic phrase.
chorus
Can be one section of a longer song.