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    descant - Dictionary definition and meaning for word descant

    Definition
    (noun) a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
    Synonyms : discant
    Definition
    (verb) sing in descant Definition
    (verb) sing by changing register; sing by yodeling
    Synonyms : warble , yodel
    Example Sentence
    • The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains
    Definition
    (verb) talk at great length about something of one's interest
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for descant

De+Scant: De means not, Scant means less. So not less or scant is something which is lengthy. Hence to descant is to talk at length.

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Sounds like Chanting. John was chanting about his interests

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