Descant and Response

Descant

Descant noun - A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.
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Synonyms for Descant

Response and descant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Response" instead a noun "Descant".

Nearby Word: descanting

Response

Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.

Descant and response are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descant" instead a noun "Response".

Nearby Words: responsive, responsible, respond
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