Chants are used in a variety of settings from ritual to recreation. Supporters or players in Sports contests may use them (see Football Chant ). Warriors in ancient times would chant Battle Cries . Chants form part of many religious Ritual s. Some examples include chant in Africa n and Native American Tribal cultures, Gregorian Chant , Jewish Liturgical Music (chazzanut), Qur'an Reading , various Buddhist Chant s, various Mantra s, and the chanting of Psalms and prayers especially in Roman Catholic , Eastern Orthodox , and Anglican churches (see Anglican Chant ). They all also used on protests, and are widely adapted with only a few words changed between topic.
Tibetan Buddhist chant involves Throat Singing , where multiple pitches are produced by each performer.
Japanese '' Shigin '' (詩吟), or 'chanted poetry', mirrors Zen principles, and is sung from the Gut - the locus of power in Zen Buddhism .
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