chants 1 of 2

verb

Definition of chantsnext
present tense third-person singular of chant
1
as in sings
to utter in musical or drawn out tones the frustrated crowd at the rock concert started to chant, "We want the show to start!"

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2
as in vocalizes
to produce musical sounds with the voice monks chanting fervently at matins

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chants

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noun

plural of chant
as in choruses

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  1. anthems
  2. ballads
  3. standards
Noun
  • So in an era when dozens of new Christmas albums and songs flood the zone in search of classic standing, what explains the strength of Carey and Lee’s anthems?
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Dylan also rejected being a political figure — even though his songs became political anthems.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of anthems
Noun
  • Because my album was full of ballads.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Dating standards have risen, and women are more vocal about their relationship expectations.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Crosby started the season slowly for his gaudy standards but is now on pace for 89 points.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
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