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n a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone v recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm v utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

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  1. n a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone v recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm v utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically