Associations to the word «Descant»

Wiktionary

DESCANT, noun. A lengthy discourse on a subject
DESCANT, noun. (music) a counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme
DESCANT, verb. (intransitive) To discuss at length.
DESCANT, verb. (intransitive) To sing or play a descant.

Dictionary definition

DESCANT, noun. A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.
DESCANT, verb. Sing in descant.
DESCANT, verb. Sing by changing register; sing by yodeling; "The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains".
DESCANT, verb. Talk at great length about something of one's interest.

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb