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  • 1. descant
  • 2. descant
  • 3. descant
  • 4. descant
  • Descant in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. descant
  • 2. descant
  • 3. descant
  • 4. descant
  • Descant in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. descant

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

Synonyms

  • musical accompaniment
  • accompaniment
  • support
  • discant

Antonyms

  • forbid
  • disallow
  • boycott
  • invalidate

2. descant

verb. sing in descant.

3. descant

verb. talk at great length about something of one's interest.

Synonyms

  • discourse
  • discuss

Antonyms

  • disprove
  • disapprove
  • disagree

4. descant

verb. sing by changing register; sing by yodeling.

Synonyms

  • sing
  • warble

Antonyms

  • inactivity
  • keep quiet

Sentences with descant


1. Noun, singular or mass
This involves covering the cut flowers with the descant and storing in a box, until the flowers dry which may take one to three days, depending on flower type.

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