Descant

noun

/ˈdɛskænt/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA lengthy discourse on a subject.

2.nounA counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme

3.verbTo discuss at length.

4.verbTo sing or play a descant.

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