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backup vs discant

discant vs backup

backup and discant both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backup Yes No No No
discant Yes No No No
As nouns, discant is a hyponym of backup; that is, discant is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than backup:
  • backup: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
  • discant: a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
Other hyponyms of backup include descant, vamp.
backup (noun) discant (noun)
the act of providing approval and support a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Difference between backup and discant

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