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des·cant on
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descant onverb
sing a descant on a main tune or melody
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descant on
Descant on, in a musical context, refers to an independent treble melody usually sung or played above a basic melody. In a broader or metaphorical sense, it can also refer to an elaborate expression, commentary, or variation on a particular topic or subject.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of descant on in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of descant on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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