Chant Chant

Chant - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Gloria, Introit, Magnificat, Alba, Alleluia, Answer, Anthem, Antiphon, Antiphony, Aubade, Ballad, Ballade, Ballata

A chant is the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sounds, either on a single pitch or with a simple melody involving a limited set of notes and often including a great deal of repetition or statis.

Chants are used in a variety of settings. Supporters or players in sports contests may use them (see football chant). Warriors in ancient times would chant battle cries. Chants form part of many religious rituals. Some examples include Gregorian chant, Qur'an reading, various Buddhist chants, and the chanting of psalms and prayers especially in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican churches.

Chants also have significance in African and Native American tribal cultures.

Tibetan Buddhist chant involves throat singing.

Example Usage of Chant

iLUVZHYM: Veronica is singing juggalo Chant wtf this is so fuckin funny
ikovision: aujourd'hui, pas de soundtrack, mais le Chant inspirant d'une liberté nouvelle http://bit.ly/HlZYs
shadestars: @adaggio1 @PsykoUk Ha! Liar, if I told you all we need is a 3minute Chant and snow dance...you would ask if we needed an instrumental LoooL!
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