ritual chant

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A chant that is part of a formal ceremony or rite.

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  • The sound of the ritual chant filled the ancient temple.
  • The shaman began the healing ceremony with a low, rhythmic ritual chant.
  • Anthropologists have studied the ancient ritual chants of the indigenous tribe.
  • The monks' morning was dedicated to a series of ritual chants and prayers.
  • A haunting ritual chant echoed through the misty valley during the solstice ceremony.
  • The ritual chant was intended to summon the spirits of their ancestors.
  • Each new priest must learn the sacred ritual chants from their elders.
  • The solemn ritual chant was a stark contrast to the joyful music that followed.
  • We listened, mesmerized, as the high priestess led the ritual chant.
  • Although its words were indecipherable to us, the ritual chant had a powerful, calming effect.