Diskant — meaning in English

English meaning

• descant noun A lengthy discourse on a subject.
• treble adj Three times as much; triple.

Senses

Diskant is used for these senses in English:

• descant (music) A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme.
• treble (music) The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

descant — full definition

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

treble — full definition

1. adj Three times as much; triple.
2. noun The highest range of musical pitch, or a voice/instrument part in that range.
3. verb To multiply by three; to triple.

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