chant meaning and definition

CHANT noun

Definition of chant (noun)

1. a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone

CHANT verb

Definition of chant (verb)

1. recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
   • "The rabbi chanted a prayer"
   • synonyms: cantillate, intonate, intone
2. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
   • "The students chanted the same slogan over and over again"
   • synonyms: intone, tone