descant

Etymology
From, from.

Noun

 * 1) A lengthy discourse on a subject.
 * 2)  A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme.
 * 1)  A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme.

Translations

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Verb

 * 1)  To discuss at length.
 * 2) * 1919, Ronald Firbank, Valmouth, Duckworth, hardback edition, page 121
 * Involving some interesting, intellectual trips, she was descanting lightly to right and left.
 * 1)  To sing or play a descant.
 * Involving some interesting, intellectual trips, she was descanting lightly to right and left.
 * 1)  To sing or play a descant.