chant

To sing or say words with a simple, repeated rhythm.

• The children chanted the same words.
• Monks chant prayers every morning.
• The crowd began to chant her name.

Similar words: recite, intone

Common phrases: chant a prayer, chant a slogan, chant in unison, chant someone’s name

To sing a simple traditional tune, usually without musical instruments.

• The monks chant before sunrise.
• The choir chanted a medieval melody without instruments.
• We listened as they chanted the evening psalm.

Similar words: sing, intone

Common phrases: chant a psalm, chant in church, chant without instruments

A short phrase that people repeat in a regular rhythm.

• A loud chant filled the stadium.
• The crowd repeated a chant calling for peace.
• We could hear the fans’ chants from outside.

Similar words: slogan

Common phrases: football chant, protest chant, loud chant

A type of simple singing, usually with one melody and no musical instruments.

• We listened to Gregorian chant.
• The choir studies several forms of medieval chant.
• Her voice carried the chant through the empty church.

Similar words: plainsong, plainchant

Common phrases: Gregorian chant, plain chant, medieval chant