Canticle and Chant

Canticle noun - A religious song.

Chant is a synonym for canticle in hymn topic. In some cases you can use "Chant" instead a noun "Canticle", when it comes to topics like song, religious song, song of praise, Christmas carol.

Chant noun - A repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.

Canticle is a synonym for chant in ditty topic. You can use "Canticle" instead a noun "Chant", if it concerns topics such as paean, Christmas carol.

Nearby Words: chanted, chanter, chanting, chantry, chantage