sight-read
Definition (verb): perform music from a score without having seen the score before Example: He is a brilliant pianist but he cannot sightread »
set down
Definition (verb): put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. Definition (verb): reach or come to rest Example: The bird landed on the highest branch Definition (verb): reach or come to rest Example: The plane landed in Istanbul Definition (verb): put or settle into a position Example: The hotel was set down at the bottom of the valley Definition (verb): cause to sit or seat or be i... »
cantillate
Definition (verb): recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm Example: The rabbi chanted a prayer »
intone
Definition (verb): utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically Example: The students chanted the same slogan over and over again Definition (verb): recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm Example: The rabbi chanted a prayer Definition (verb): speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone Example: please intonate with sadness »