chant

Everyday

1. Words or a phrase repeated over and over in a rhythm, often by a crowd. tree →
2. (church) A simple tune used to sing prayers or psalms, like plainchant or Gregorian chant. tree →
3. (verb) To say or sing words again and again in a rhythm. tree →

In the lessons

Used in sport (fans chant), protests, playground games, and church music. In school, children chant times tables to learn them. It tells the reader there is a strong repeated rhythm. Phrases: football chant, chant a name, Gregorian chant, chant times tables.

Examples

• The fans chanted the team's name. tree →
• We chant our times tables every morning. tree →
• The monks sang a slow chant in the chapel. tree →
• "We want more!" chanted the crowd. tree →
• The playground chant goes "one, two, buckle my shoe". tree →
• The protesters chanted for change. tree →
• Gregorian chant is very old church music. tree →
• The incense rises in clouds, and the monks chant the funeral hymn. tree →

Note

Countable: chants. Regular verb: chanted. Not the same as "shout" (a chant is repeated with rhythm). Some football chants are rude; not all are school-friendly.