descanted

Meanings

• Verb

  To sing or recite a passage from a work, especially a lengthy one, in a solo and expressive manner.

  - "He descanted at length on the topic of art."
  - "During the concert, the soprano descanted on the aria 'O mio babbino caro'."

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Variants

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descant , descanted , descanting , descants

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin 'descantare', meaning 'to sing a counterpoint' or 'to sing a solo'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'descant' comes from the Latin 'descantare', which means 'to sing a counterpoint'.

2. Descanting is a common technique used in sacred music and in operatic arias.

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Related Concepts

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1. Counterpoint: The musical combination of two or more melodies played at the same time, each independent from the other.

2. Solo: A musical piece or section for a single instrument or voice, as opposed to an ensemble or choir.

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Culture

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In music, descanting refers to singing a solo or improvising a melody above the main melody. It is often used in sacred music and in operatic arias.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'descant' means 'singing a solo'.

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