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noun • a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody verb • sing in descant • sing by changing register; sing by yodeling • talk at great length about something of one's interest | ||||||||
| 47% | 10 | Performing an ornamental melody above the main melody | ||||||
verb • To discuss at length. • To sing or play a descant. | ||||||||
| 29% | 12 | Melody that is played or sung against the main melody | ||||||
noun • a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies verb • to show differences when compared; be different • write in counterpoint | ||||||||
Ornamental Melody Added Above A Theme Crossword Clue
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DESCANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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DESCANT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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