DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
descant
/dɛs'kænt/ · dɛskænt
Descant has 2 syllables: des · cant.
des
01
cant
02
verb. Sing by changing register; sing by yodeling.
noun. A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.
verb. Sing in descant.
verb. Talk at great length about something of one's interest.
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