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Meaning Of Descant
v. i.
Originally, a double song; a melody or counterpoint
sung above the plain song of the tenor; a variation of an air; a
variation by ornament of the main subject or plain song.
v. i.
The upper voice in part music.
v. i.
The canto, cantus, or soprano voice; the treble.
v. i.
A discourse formed on its theme, like variations on a
musical air; a comment or comments.
v. i.
To sing a variation or accomplishment.
v. i.
To comment freely; to discourse with fullness and
particularity; to discourse at large.