Chants are a form of vocal music that is often used in religious ceremonies and rituals. Intonates, which has nine letters, is a verb meaning to utter or sing with musical inflection. Litanies, which has eight letters, is a type of chant consisting of a series of invocations or supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation. Intones, which has seven letters, is another verb meaning to utter or sing with a steady, continuous sound.