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A rhythmic vocal recitation that is usually intended to provoke a meditative trance, spiritual healing, or to create the aural context for a performance such as a dance or other ceremonial. Chants can also be thought of as prayers that are sung and are often comprised of repeated phrases.
"Rhythm of the Movement. Calling Eagle drum group at an Idle No More rally in Window Rock, Arizona, December 28, 2012" by Donovan Shortey is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
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