Descant synonyms

dĕs'kănt'

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melody
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discant (related)
Alternative form of descant.
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discourse
The definition of discourse is a discussion about a topic either in writing or face to face.
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comment
A written note intended as an explanation, illustration, or criticism of a passage in a book or other writing; an annotation.
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criticism
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure.
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remark
(Intransitive) To make a remark or remarks; to comment.
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criticize
To find fault with:
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discussion (related)
Consideration of a subject by a group; an earnest conversation.
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review (related)
A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.
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discuss (related)
To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing:
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counterpoint
To set in contrast:
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sing
To describe, proclaim, extol, celebrate, etc. in or as in song or verse
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yodel
(Intransitive) To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.
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warble
To sing (a song, notes, etc.) melodiously, with trills, quavers, runs, etc., as a bird does
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bass-viol (related)
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flute (related)
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viol (related)
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viols (related)
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flugelhorn (related)
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harp (related)
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piano (related)
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obligato (related)
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Descant Sentence Examples

  • And the angels, we could say, sing the descant to creation's chorus.

  • descant for the final verse.

  • It does introduce the possibility of high descant and variation parts, and facilitates the introduction of tunes with a wide range.

  • With optional descant for two violins or other C instruments.. .

  • descant recorder.

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