a short, simple melody, esp. one characterized by single notes to which an indefinite number of syllables are intoned, used in singing psalms, canticles, etc., in church services.

a psalm, canticle, or the like, chanted or for chanting.

the singing or intoning of all or portions of a liturgical service.

any monotonous song.

a song; singing

the chant of a bird.

a monotonous intonation of the voice in speaking.

a phrase, slogan, or the like, repeated rhythmically and insistently, as by a crowd.

to sing to a chant, or in the manner of a chant, esp. in a church service.

to sing.

to celebrate in song.

to repeat (a phrase, slogan, etc.) rhythmically and insistently.

to sing.

to utter a chant.

noun

carol , croon , hymn , incantation , intonation , lilt , melody , psalm , shout , singing , song , trill , tune , warble

verb

cantillate , carol , chorus , croon , descant , doxologize , drone , intone , recite , shout , tune , vocalize , warble , anthem , cant , canticle , hallel , hymn , intonate , intonation , plainsong , psalm , sing , song , trill , worship