descant

English

/ˈdɛskænt/

noun
Definitions
  • A lengthy discourse on a subject.
  • (music) A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *keh₂n- (sing).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*keh₂n-

Gloss

sing

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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