Gregorian chant has a very distinctive sound because it is meant to put the listener into a contemplative or meditative state.
a suitable musical adaptation that respects the rhythmic characteristics of the original chant while enhancing its harmonic texture. The use of two to four notes per syllable helps maintain the contemplative and meditative qualities of Gregorian chant, creating a seamless blend of melody and harmony.
Monk chant music holds significance in religious ceremonies and practices as it is believed to create a meditative and spiritual atmosphere, helping practitioners connect with the divine and focus on prayer and reflection. The repetitive and soothing nature of the chants can aid in promoting a sense of peace and reverence during worship.
"Watching the water ripple in the pond put the boy into a meditative state."
I am in a meditative mood: instead of *doing*, I will sit and watch my thoughts and emotions.
The tattoo on Alyssa Milano's left wrist is the Buddhist symbol "Om." This word, used in religious and meditative chanting, refers to the universe's essence.
Part of a liturgy or religious ceremony that is sung rather than said. "Chant" as a noun simply means song. "Chant" as a verb means to sing. Any part of a religious event can be sung, and the effect is probably heightened by that singing. In a narrower sense, "chant" refers to the sung liturgy of the early Christian church, the parts of the Mass and the Offices that were (and still are) sung to Gregorian chant. These single-line melodies with no instrumental accompaniment have an almost mystical quality for the modern ear. They use "modes" that are unlike our major and minor scales. In the Solemnes style of the Roman Catholic Church, they have no regular metrical rhythm, but rather are based on a very sophisticated expansion and enhancement of the flow of the Latin text.
The Chant was created in 1984.
The past tense of chant is chanted.
Yes, the word 'chant' is both a noun (chant, chants) and a verb (chant, chants, chanting, chanted). Examples:Noun: He recited a chant his mother would say to put him to sleep as a child.Verb: The crowd began to chant, 'Go, Jimmy, go!".
To be meditative. Absorbed in thought.
THe crowd continued to chant.