chanting

English

Etymology

From Middle English chauntynge; equivalent to chant +‎ -ing.

Verb

chanting

1. present participle and gerund of chant

Noun

chanting (usually uncountable, plural chantings)

1. Singing, especially as a chant is sung.

   I remember much chanting in church during my childhood.

   The Synod of Aberdeen forbade 'chantings and choruses' at funerals.

Derived terms

• chantingly
• Gelugpa chanting