descant

/ˈdɛskænt/

noun

  1. 1

    A lengthy discourse on a subject.

  2. 2

    A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme

verb

  1. 1

    To discuss at length.

  2. 2

    To sing or play a descant.

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