A chant (from French chanter, [1] from Latin cantare, "to sing") [2] is the iterative speaking or singing of words or sounds, often primarily on one or two main pitches called reciting tones. …

The meaning of CHANT is to make melodic sounds with the voice; especially : to sing a chant. How to use chant in a sentence.

CHANT definition: 1. to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously: 2. to sing a religious prayer or song to a…. Learn more.

CHANT meaning: 1 : to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people; 2 : to sing words and especially religious prayers by using a small number …

1. To sing or intone to a chant: chant a prayer. 2. To celebrate in song: chanting a hero's deeds. 3. To say in the manner of a chant: chanted defiant slogans.

A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again. He was greeted by the chant of 'Judas! Judas!' [+ of]

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun chant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The word 'chant' originated from the Old French word 'chanter', which meant 'to sing'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the rhythmic singing or recitation of words.

chant (chant, chänt), n. Music and Dance a short, simple melody, esp. one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, …

Chant definition: a short, simple melody, especially one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church …