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Topic: Music

chant

IPA: /tʃænt/

KK: /tʃænt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sing or speak in a rhythmic and repetitive way, often in a low tone.

Example: The crowd began to chant the team's name during the game.

noun

Definition: A short, repetitive song or phrase that is often sung or shouted in a rhythmic way, usually by a group of people.

Example: The crowd began to chant their team's name during the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To say or sing something in a rhythmic and repetitive way, often in a group setting.

Example: The crowd began to chant the team's name during the game.

chanter

IPA: /ˈʧæntər/

KK: /ˈʧæntər/

noun

Definition: A person who sings or chants, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

Example: The chanter led the choir during the service.

chanteuse

IPA: //ʃɒnˈtɜːz//

KK: /ʃɑ̃ˈtɶz/

noun

Definition: A female singer, particularly one who performs in nightclubs or concerts.

Example: The chanteuse captivated the audience with her beautiful voice.

chantey

IPA: /ˈʃænteɪ/

KK: /ˈʃænteɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of song that sailors sing to help them work together in rhythm while performing tasks on a ship.

Example: The crew sang a lively chantey as they hoisted the sails.

chanting

IPA: /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of singing or saying words in a rhythmic and repeated way, often as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example: The chanting of the crowd created an exciting atmosphere at the concert.

verb

Definition: The action of singing or speaking words in a rhythmic and repeated way, often in a group or during a ceremony.

Example: The crowd was chanting the team's name to show their support.

chantor

IPA: /ˈʧæntər/

KK: /ˈʧæntər/

noun

Definition: A person who sings or recites chants, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

Example: The chantor led the congregation in song during the service.

chanty

IPA: /ˈʃænti/

KK: /ˈʧænti/

noun

Definition: A type of song, often sung by sailors while working, that has a rhythmic and repetitive structure.

Example: The crew sang a lively chanty as they hoisted the sails.

charivari

IPA: /ʃəˈvɛəri/

KK: /ʃəˈvɛri/

noun

Definition: A noisy celebration or commotion, often involving mockery or ridicule, typically held to celebrate a marriage or other significant event.

Example: The villagers organized a charivari to celebrate the newlyweds, complete with music and laughter.

chaunter

IPA: /ˈtʃɔːntər/

KK: /ˈtʃɔntər/

noun

Definition: A person who sells songs or stories in public, often on the street, or a tricky dealer, especially in horse racing.

Example: The chaunter sang a lively ballad to attract customers in the market.

chime

IPA: /tʃaɪm/

KK: /tʃaɪm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a musical sound, often by striking a bell or similar object, or to be in harmony with something.

Example: The church bells chime every hour, filling the air with a beautiful sound.

noun

Definition: A bell or a set of bells that make a ringing sound, often used in clocks or music.

Example: The church bells began to chime at noon.

transitive verb

Definition: To produce a ringing sound, often by striking a bell or similar instrument, or to signal something by making this sound.

Example: The church bells chime every hour, marking the passage of time.

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