discant

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin discantus; doublet of descant.

Synonyms

descant

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