DESCANT Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
descant.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word descant. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word descant. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESCANT
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discant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody | ||||||||
warble | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
yodel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto verb • sing by changing register; sing by yodeling |
Best Hypernyms For DESCANT
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
descant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
sing
accompaniment
backup
discourse
discuss
support
Phrases (2)
musical accompanimenttalk about