Definition of descant
English to English noun - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: Webster 1913 verb - sing in descant
source: WordNet 3.0 - sing by changing register; sing by yodeling
The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains.
source: WordNet 3.0 - talk at great length about something of one's interest
source: WordNet 3.0 - To sing a variation or accomplishment.
source: Webster 1913
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