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Discant
Translation of "discant" into Russian
discant
Noun
UK
/ˈdɪskænt/
US
/ˈdɪskænt/
discant
discants pl
The choir's discant was particularly impressive during the performance.
Дискант хора был особенно впечатляющим во время выступления.
discant
Verb
UK
/ˈdɪskənt/
US
/ˈdɪskænt/
discant
discants
discanted Past Simple / Past Participle
discanting Gerund
дискантировать
The choir members were asked to discant during the performance.
Членов хора попросили дискантировать во время выступления.
Additional translations
Definitions
discant
Noun
UK
/ˈdɪskənt/
US
/ˈdɪskænt/
A type of medieval music that involves a melody or counterpoint added above a plainchant.
The choir performed a beautiful discant that complemented the main melody of the hymn.
A high-pitched voice or part in choral music, often used to describe a soprano line.
The discant soared above the other voices, adding a bright and ethereal quality to the piece.
A discourse or commentary; a lengthy discussion or explanation.
His discant on the nature of justice lasted well into the night.
discant
Verb
UK
/ˈdɪskənt/
US
/ˈdɪskænt/
To sing or play a melody or counterpoint above a given melody.
The choir began to discant over the main theme, adding a rich layer to the performance.
To comment or discourse at length on a subject; to expatiate.
She would often discant on the virtues of classical education.
discant
Adjective
UK
/ˈdɪskənt/
US
/ˈdɪskænt/
Relating to or characteristic of a discant; high-pitched or soprano.
The choir struggled with the demanding discant line.