descant

  1. Noun.  A lengthy discourse on a subject.
  2. Noun.  (music) a counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To discuss at length.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To sing or play a descant.

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