Half spoken, half sung

• Spoke slowly and solemnly
• Cantillated
• Chanted
• Delivered somewhat robotically
• Performed a canticle, e.g.
• Recited the liturgy
• Uttered like a monk with a soft spot for Kelly
• Recited in singsong style
• Solemnly recited

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vb. (en-past of: intone )