What is the meaning of chant?

noun

  • A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.

verb

  • Recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm.
    • usage: "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
  • Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically.
    • usage: "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
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