Repeated rhythmic phrases or songs, often sung by a group together, sometimes used in protests or religious ceremonies.
From Old French 'chanter' meaning 'to sing,' from Latin 'cantare.' A chant is any repeated melodic or rhythmic phrase that gets its power from repetition and group participation.
Chanting syncs brain waves between people—neuroscience shows that chanting in a group actually causes your brain to match the rhythm, which is why it's so effective in protests, sports, and religious ceremonies!
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