Chant

n.
  1. Song; melody.
  2. (Mus.) A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music.
  3. A psalm, etc., arranged for chanting.
  4. Twang; manner of speaking; a canting tone.
    5. Ambrosian chant, See under Ambrosian.Chant royal ,
    in old French poetry, a poem containing five strophes of eleven lines each, and a concluding stanza. -- each of these six parts ending with a common refrain.
    Gregorian chant .
    See under Gregorian.