Associations to the word «Descant»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DESCANT, noun. A lengthy discourse on a subject
DESCANT, noun. (music) a counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme
DESCANT, verb. (intransitive) To discuss at length.
DESCANT, verb. (intransitive) To sing or play a descant.
Dictionary definition
DESCANT, noun. A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.
DESCANT, verb. Sing in descant.
DESCANT, verb. Sing by changing register; sing by yodeling; "The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains".
DESCANT, verb. Talk at great length about something of one's interest.
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.