Chant (Noun)
Meaning
A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Buddhist monk's chant filled the temple with a soothing melody that seemed to match the rhythm of the wind chimes.
- The football fans' chant of "Let's go team!" echoed through the stadium, growing louder with each passing minute.
- The yoga instructor led the class in a chant of "om mani padme hum" to help them focus their minds and calm their bodies.
- The protesters' chant of "What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!" was heard for blocks around.
- The crowd's chant of "USA! USA!" grew louder as the American athlete took the lead in the Olympic competition.