What is the meaning of chanting?

noun

• The act of singing in a monotonous tone.
  • synonyms: intonation

verb

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