cantilating

/kæn.tɪˈleɪ.ɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

singing to oneself, especially in a low, murmuring voice

“She was cantillating a gentle melody while walking through the garden.”

2. noun

a low, murmuring sound, especially of a person singing to themselves

“The soft cantillating sound of the stream created a soothing atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • humming
  • murmuring

Antonyms

  • shouting
  • yelling