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Meaning of Descant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈdɛskænt

Definitions

  1. A lengthy discourse on a subject.
  2. A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme.

Equivalents

العربية أسهب
Deutsch Diskant

Examples

“Upon that simplest of themes how magnificent a descant!”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

descant recorder descanter descantist descarga Descartes Descartes Highlands

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