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    Cánticos (en. Chants)

    /ˈkan.ti.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Musical composition that is sung, usually of a religious or festive nature.
    In the church, various chants are sung during the mass.
    En la iglesia se entonan diversos cánticos durante la misa.
    Simple melody that is repeated in the performance of a song.
    The children's chants filled the air with joy.
    Los cánticos de los niños llenaban el aire de alegría.
    Poetry that is recited or sung at cultural celebrations.
    The ancient Greeks celebrated their victories with chants to the gods.
    Los antiguos griegos celebraban sus victorias con cánticos a los dioses.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'canticum', which means 'song'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    worship chants
    Chants used to pay homage to a deity.
    cánticos de adoración
    popular chants
    Songs that have been passed down through time in popular culture.
    cánticos populares
    chant of victory
    Chant sung to celebrate a triumph.
    cántico de victoria

    Related Words

    hymn
    Musical composition that expresses feelings of devotion or praise.
    himno
    melody
    Sequence of notes that is pleasing to the ear.
    melodía
    song
    Musical composition that combines lyrics and melody.
    canción

    Slang Meanings

    Chant used at parties.
    At the party, we sang joyful chants that made everyone have fun.
    En la fiesta cantamos cánticos alegres que hicieron que todos se divirtieran.
    Improvised chants.
    The friends started to make improvised chants around the campfire.
    Los amigos se pusieron a hacer cánticos improvisados alrededor de la fogata.