Thursday, May 23, 2024

Word of the Day: Descant

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noun 1. An independent treble melody usually sung or played above a basic melody.
2. (Literary) A melodious song.
3. A discourse on a theme or subject.
verb 1. Talk tediously or at length.
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Middle English, mid-14th century
Why This Word?
"Descant" came from the Old French word "deschant" by way of the medieval Latin word "discantus" ("part-song, refrain"). In certain church music traditions, such as those performed by the famous all-male choir of Westminster Abbey, a boy sings a soaring high descant that floats above the rest of the music. ...
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