descant

/ˈdɛskænt/ · noun

Meaning

A lengthy discourse on a subject.
A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme
To discuss at length.
To sing or play a descant.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

warble(English)yodel(English)discant(English)melody(English)disquisition(English)disceptation(English)round(English)discursion(English)fiddlehead(English)treble(English)recorder(English)alto(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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