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DESCANTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Descants.

Descants - as a noun

A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discant

Descants - as a verb

Sing in descant

Sing by changing register; sing by yodeling

Example: "The austrians were yodeling in the mountains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
warbleyodel

Talk at great length about something of one's interest

Example Sentences

"She descants beautifully in the opera."
"He descants on politics regularly."
"The bird descants a melodious song every morning."
"He descants on the virtues of his favorite book."
"She descants on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESCANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DESCANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descants is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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