Word Roots 11, Level 4

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high melody above the main melody

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descant

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the chanting of supposedly magic words

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incantation

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the action of unaccompanied chanting in free rhythm

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cantillation

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a hymn derived from the Bible; literally a 'little' song

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canticle

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in, into; not

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in-

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to sing or chant

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cantare (Latin root)

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a female singer, especially in opera

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cantatrice

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the act of recalling or withdrawing a statement

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recantation

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a short, simple song, often for children

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canticle

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a musical composition for voices, often with a religious theme

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cantata