chanting

Thân thiện

The crowd is chanting the team's name at the stadium.

Definition

Noun: - The act of singing in a monotonous tone: A continuous, repetitive, and often rhythmic form of vocalization, typically on a single pitch or within a narrow range of notes. It is commonly associated with religious rituals, meditation, protests, or sports events.

Usage

• Chanting is used to describe a specific manner of vocal production, characterized by its repetitive and rhythmic nature.
• It is often a group activity, performed to unify participants, express solidarity, or induce a meditative state.
• The word functions as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun) or a standard noun.

Examples

• The chanting of the monks created a peaceful atmosphere in the temple.
• We could hear the chanting of the protesters from several blocks away.
• The rhythmic chanting of the fans energized the players on the field.

Advanced Usage

• As a Gerund (Verb-Noun): The word "chanting" can describe the action itself.
  • Chanting mantras is a central practice in some forms of yoga.
• In a Figurative Sense: Can describe any repetitive, monotonous sound or speech pattern.
  • The constant chanting of the same political slogans became tiresome.

Variants and Related Words

• Chant (n/v): The root word. As a noun, it means the words or sounds that are chanted. As a verb, it means to sing or shout in a chant.
  • The crowd began a chant. (Noun)
  • They chant slogans during the march. (Verb)
• Chanter (n): A person who chants.
• Chant-like (adj): Resembling a chant in its monotonous or rhythmic quality.

Synonyms

• Intoning: Uttering in a singing voice, especially in monotone.
• Singing: Producing musical tones with the voice (a broader term).
• Reciting: Repeating aloud from memory, often in a formal or ritualistic way.
• Incantation: A series of words said as a magic spell or charm (often involves chanting).

Antonyms

• Speaking: Using one's voice in ordinary conversation.
• Discourse: Written or spoken communication or debate.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To break into a chant: To suddenly start chanting.
  • After the goal, the supporters broke into a chant of the team's name.
• Chanting the praises of: To praise someone or something enthusiastically and repeatedly.
  • He spent the evening chanting the praises of his new car.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of singing in a monotonous tone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• intonation