Pronunciation: /ˈdɛs.kænt/
noun a melody or counterpoint sung above the plainsong of the tenor
A1 I heard a descant of birdsong in the morning.
A2 The descant of the flute added a beautiful melody to the music.
B1 The descant in the choir performance was breathtaking.
B2 The descant of the opera singer filled the entire theater with emotion.
C1 The descant of the violinist was so intricate and moving.
C2 The descant of the orchestra reached a crescendo that left the audience in awe.
verb to sing or play a descant
A1 She descanted on the beauty of the flowers in the garden.
A2 The tour guide descanted about the history of the ancient ruins.
B1 The professor descanted on the importance of critical thinking in education.
B2 The speaker descanted eloquently on the need for environmental conservation.
C1 The author descanted at length on the complexities of human nature in his novel.
C2 The philosopher descanted passionately on the nature of existence and consciousness.
formal The descant in the choir added a beautiful layer of harmony to the music.
informal The descant part in the song is really fun to sing along to.
slang I love when the descant kicks in during the chorus, it gives me chills.
figurative Her words seemed to descant upon the very essence of truth.
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