a. [a. F. chantant, pr. pple. of chanter to sing.]
adj. Of a singing style, melodious, tuneful.
a. 1789. Burney, Hist. Mus., III. Introd. 10. Adagios are now made more chantant and interesting in themselves.
1854. J. W. Moore, Encycl. Music, Chantant. (F.) A term applied to instrumental music composed in a smooth, melodious, and singing style.
