1. Chant: 1 n a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone Examples: Hallel (Judaism) a Chant of praise (Psalms 113 through 118) used at Passover and Shabuoth and Sukkoth and Hanukkah and Rosh Hodesh Hare Krishna a Chant to the Hindu god Krishna Types: Gregorian Chant , plainChant , plainsong a