Chanting: meaning, definitions and examples

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chanting

 

[ หˆtสƒษ‘หntษชล‹ ]

Context #1

spiritual practice

Chanting is the act of repeating a mantra or a sequence of words or sounds, often in a rhythmic and melodic way. It is commonly used in various spiritual traditions as a form of meditation, prayer, or devotion.

Synonyms

intoning, reciting, repeating

Examples of usage

  • During the meditation session, the group engaged in chanting to create a peaceful atmosphere.
  • The monks gathered in the temple for their daily chanting ritual.
Context #2

repeating words or sounds

To chant means to repeat a phrase or a series of words or sounds in a rhythmic and melodious manner. It is often done as a form of prayer, meditation, or ceremonial practice.

Synonyms

intone, recite, repeat

Examples of usage

  • The protesters were chanting slogans as they marched down the street.
  • She closed her eyes and began to chant softly under her breath.

Translations

Translations of the word "chanting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chanten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyanyian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›piewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉ ๅ”ฑ (ใˆใ„ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilahi sรถyleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฌํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู†ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpฤ›v

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spievanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸๅ”ฑ (yรญnchร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syngja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahnฤฑ oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canto

Word origin

The practice of chanting has been a significant part of human culture for centuries, with roots in various religious and spiritual traditions around the world. Chanting is believed to have originated as a way to communicate with the divine, express devotion, or create a sense of unity and harmony within a community. Over time, chanting has evolved into a popular practice in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, offering individuals a way to connect with their inner selves and find peace and tranquility.

See also: chant, chanted, chanter, chants, enchant.