chanting

noun

chanting

noun

Etymology From Middle English chauntynge; equivalent to chant + -ing.

1

Usually Singing, especially as a chant is sung.

  • I remember much chanting in church during my childhood.
  • The Synod of Aberdeen forbade 'chantings and choruses' at funerals.
Derived terms
chantingly, Gelugpa chanting

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