descant
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Authorities identified the dead children as Joel Cloud and Jeremiah Warren, both 14; Cara Descant, 13; Briena Descant, 10; and Cierra Bordelan, 9.
From Seattle Times • May 27, 2021
The relationship between the Descant girls and the pastor was not immediately available.
From Washington Times • Jan. 6, 2019
Authorities identified the dead children as Joel Cloud and Warren, both 14; Cara Descant, 13; Briena Descant, 10; and Cierra Bordelan, 9.
From Washington Times • Jan. 6, 2019
The Plain-song is perhaps more often found in a lower part, the Descant being higher.
From Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries by Naylor, Edward W. (Edward Woodall)
Descant in music is the melodious accompaniment to a simple theme, the plainsong or ground.
From Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois by Boas, Frederick S.
Vocabulary lists containing descant
Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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Selection Vocabulary 2, Unit 2
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