what is chanting

Chanting is a rhythmic repetition of a song, prayer, word, or sound, either silently or aloud. It is a form of making melodic sounds with the voice, especially singing a chant. Chanting can be done individually or in a group setting through kirtan, which is a practice of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion. Chanting mantras, which are powerful sound vibrations that contain energies said to be the embodiment of the divine, can be a form of meditation and prayer. Chanting is thought to be one of the first forms of what is now Western music, and it is often used as a form of meditation and prayer. Chanting can be used for various purposes, such as to celebrate or praise in song or chant, to protest, or to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. There is nothing in the Bible that says how we are to sing, technically speaking, and chanting or singing is a form of worship.