Reference meaning
descant
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a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
Related source terms
discant
Other meanings
2. verb
sing in descant
3. verb
sing by changing register; sing by yodeling
4. verb
talk at great length about something of one's interest
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