Chant and Verse

Chant

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

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

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

Verse noun - A composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.

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Chant and verse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chant" instead a noun "Verse".

Nearby Words: version, versification, versing

old	old chant	old verse
full	full chant	full verse
long	long chant	long verse
common	common chant	common verse
Other adjectives: standard, original, real, little, infamous, opening, new, epic, ending, different, rhythmic.

chant time

verse time

There's even a verse from the Chant of Light that tells them the consequences of what they've done.

Source: Rage Against the Heavens
Gainax Ending: A few songs end with strange chant-like poems as a last verse.

Source: Music / Fall Out Boy

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