Definition of: chant

(chant, chänt) noun
1. A melody adapted to words without strict rhythm, or containing both recitative and rhythm: the most ancient and simple form of choral music.
2. A psalm or canticle so recited.
3. A song; melody.
4. Any measured monotonous singing or reciting of words.
5. A singing intonation in speech; twang. [<v.]
—v.t.
1. To sing to a chant; intone, as in public worship.
2. To celebrate in song: to chant the praises of.
3. To say repetitiously and monotonously; harp upon.
—v.i.
4. To sing chants.
5. To make melody; sing.
6. To talk monotonously and continuously. Also spelled chaunt. [<OF chanter <L cantare, freq. of canere sing]