CHANTS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word chants. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CHANTS
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chirps | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp sound made by small birds or insects verb • make high-pitched sounds • sing in modulation | ||||||||
echoes | nounn | |||||||
noun • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves • (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained • a reply that repeats what has just been said • a reflected television or radio or radar beam • a close parallel of a feeling, idea, style, etc. • an imitation or repetition verb • to say again or imitate • ring or echo with sound • bring to mind | ||||||||
intones | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm • speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone | ||||||||
recites | verbv | |||||||
verb • recite in elocution • repeat aloud from memory • render verbally • narrate or give a detailed account of • specify individually | ||||||||
repeats | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event that repeats verb • to say, state, or perform again • make or do or perform again • happen or occur again • to say again or imitate • do over • repeat an earlier theme of a composition | ||||||||
sings | verbv | |||||||
verb • deliver by singing • produce tones with the voice • to make melodious sounds • make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound • divulge confidential information or secrets | ||||||||
trills | verbv | |||||||
noun • a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it • the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula verb • pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r' • sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below | ||||||||
utters | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers • complete and absolute verb • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) • express in speech • put into circulation | ||||||||
vocalizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter with vibrating vocal chords • sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel • pronounce as a vowel • express or state clearly • utter speech sounds | ||||||||
warbles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lumpy abscess under the hide of domestic mammals caused by larvae of a botfly or warble fly verb • sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below • sing by changing register; sing by yodeling | ||||||||
intone | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm • speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone | ||||||||
cantillate | verbv | |||||||
verb • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | ||||||||
intonate | verbv | |||||||
verb • speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | ||||||||
tone | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of a person's voice • (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages • (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound • a steady sound without overtones • the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli • a musical interval of two semitones • the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author verb • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically • vary the pitch of one's speech • change the color or tone of • change to a color image • give a healthy elasticity to |