Chant and Lied

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

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Lied and chant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lied" instead a noun "Chant".

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

Lied noun - A German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano.

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Chant and lied are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chant" instead a noun "Lied".

Nearby Word: lie

The opening theme for Elfen Lied, "Lilium" is Latin with Greek touches, done in a Gregorian chant style.

Source: Ominous Latin Chanting
Elfen Lied's opening does have some elements of the heavy fanservice featured in the show, but is played over a soothing Gregorian chant about divine justice and Art Nouveau-inspired Moe imagery, most likely meant to convey innocence rather than sensuality.

Source: Bait-and-Switch Credits

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