descant

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Synonyms: descent, decant, desant, discant

Antonyms: descent, decant, desant, discant

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Noun

1. A lengthy [[discourse]] on a subject.
2. {{lb|en|music}} A [[counterpoint]] [[melody]] [[sung]] or [[played]] above the [[theme]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[discuss]] [[at length]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive|music}} To sing or play a descant.

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