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Meaning of word descant from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

descant noun

Meaning : A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.

Synonyms : discant

descant verb

Meaning : Sing in descant.

Meaning : Sing by changing register. Sing by yodeling.

Example : The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains.

Synonyms : warble, yodel

Meaning : Talk at great length about something of one's interest.

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