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Deascant

Description:

Deascant is a noun that refers to a musical composition or passage sung as a counterpoint to the main melody.

As a verb, deascant means to sing or perform a deascant in a musical piece.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The deascant added a beautiful layer of harmony to the choir's performance.
2. In the choral arrangement, the soprano section sang the deascant while the altos carried the melody.

As a verb:

1. The choir members were instructed to deascant during a specific section of the song.
2. Emily's outstanding vocal skills allowed her to deascant with grace and a clear tone.

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