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chant

[/tʃænt/]
noun/verbpl: chants
cântico, cantiga
1. (noun) A repeated rhythmic phrase, typically shouted or sung in unison by a group of people
The crowd chant echoed through the stadium.
O cântico da multidão ecoou pelo estádio.
2. (noun) A type of song or melody, especially one used in religious contexts
The monks sang a Gregorian chant.
Os monges cantaram um cântico gregoriano.
3. (verb) To sing or shout a repeated phrase in unison
The fans chanted the team's name.
Os fãs cantavam o nome do time.
4. (verb) To recite or speak monotonously or rhythmically
He chanted the alphabet to the children.
Ele recitava o alfabeto para as crianças de forma cadenciada.
NYC Slang
chant up/get the crowd chanting - típico em eventos esportivos e manifestações
Synonyms
songmelodyslogancheerhymnincantation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cântico, cantiga, entoação
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
cântico, cantiga
Standard usage, especially in sports contexts
São Paulo
cântico, entoação
Standard usage with slight preference for formal contexts
Portugal
cântico, cantiga, entoação
More formal and literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

chant a tune
gregorian chant
protest chant
chant in unison
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