Chantant

/ʃænˈtɑ̃/ adjective

Definition

In music, a style of performance that is singing or lyrical in quality, emphasizing smooth melodic flow.

Etymology

From French chantant, present participle of chanter (to sing), derived from Latin cantare (to sing).

Kelly Says

Chantant appears in musical performance directions to tell musicians to play 'singing-like,' as if the notes themselves should carry the emotional weight of human vocals.

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