The term 'chantlike' is an adjective used to describe a type of singing that is similar to chanting. It is characterized by a repetitive, rhythmic pattern of words and syllables that are sung in a monotone or with little variation in pitch. The crossword solution for this term is 'singsong, ' which is another way of describing the same type of singing. Singsong is often used to describe a type of singing that is melodic and has a pleasant, sing-songy quality to it.