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DESCANT Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word descant. (exact 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
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