Word Meaning

descant definition and meaning

v. i. Originally, a double song; a melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor; a variation of an air; a variation by ornament of the main subject or plain song.
v. i. The upper voice in part music.
v. i. The canto, cantus, or soprano voice; the treble.
v. i. A discourse formed on its theme, like variations on a musical air; a comment or comments.
v. i. To sing a variation or accomplishment.
v. i. To comment freely; to discourse with fullness and particularity; to discourse at large.

Crossword clues for descant

- Discourse
- Ornamental melody added above a theme