chant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chants · chanted
Sense 1
To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To sing or intone sacred text.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A short and simple melody to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chant” mean?
To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
Is “chant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.