chant

chant [-s] n

Fr. 'song' < L. cantu-m, singing, song.

1. Song; melody; rhythmic tune.
2. Hymn; liturgy; words of a church service in melodic form.

chant [chanted, chanting] v

Fr. 'sing' < L. can-ere, sing.

1. Sing; intone; utter words in musical tones.