discant
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dis·cant
(dĭs′kănt′)n.
Variant of descant..
v. (dĭs′kănt′, dĭ-skănt′)
Variant of descant..
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discant
disˈcanter n
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des•cant
(n. ˈdɛs kænt; v. dɛsˈkænt, dɪs-)also discant
n.
1.
a. a melody or counterpoint accompanying a simple musical theme and usu. written above it.
b. (in part music) the soprano.
c. a song or melody.
2. a commentary upon a subject.
v.i. 3. to discourse at great length.
[1350–1400; Middle English discant, descaunt < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin discanthus= Latin dis- dis-1 + cantus song]
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discant
Past participle: discanted
Gerund: discanting
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Noun | 1. | discant - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody musical accompaniment, accompaniment, backup, support - a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts |
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