chant

(chănt)

1. a. A short, simple series of syllables or words that are sung on or intoned to the same note or a limited range of notes.
   b. A canticle or prayer sung or intoned in this manner.
   c. A song or melody.
2. A monotonous rhythmic call or shout, as of a slogan: the chant of the crowd at the rally.

1. To sing or intone to a chant: chant a prayer.
2. To celebrate in song: chanting a hero's deeds.
3. To say in the manner of a chant: chanted defiant slogans.

1. To sing, especially in the manner of a chant: chanted while a friend jumped rope.
2. To speak monotonously.

Related Forms:

• chantˈing·ly adverb