Descant
Descant noun - A decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.
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Synonyms for Descant
Song is a synonym for descant in music topic. In some cases you can use "Song" instead a noun "Descant", when it comes to topics like counterpoint.
Nearby Word: descanting
Song
Song noun - A short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment.
Usage example: she sang a little-known song for the talent show
Nearby Word: songful
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Song and Descant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/descant/song
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