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descant Definition


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descant
noun
    1. A melody played or harmony sung above the main tune.
adj
    1. Said of a musical instrument: having a higher pitch and register than others of the same type.
      Example: descant recorder
Etymology: 14c: French, from Latin dis- apart + cantus song.



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