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

webtvcnfr: Chant Nouveau - Tu es Dieu ( http://www.webtvcn.eu/archives/29303 )
ChuiyiC: @Frankyongwy LOL..the whole room is the holy place of purple..its just not everything is purple..n before this i was nvr need to Chant..so..
Section331: FORCE IS MACHINE! FORCE IS MACHINE! FORCE IS MACHINE! JOIN IN THE Chant! JOIN IN THE Chant!
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