распе́в распев

Meanings

1. chanting, melodious singing, intonation

Examples

• Древний церковный распев звучал очень проникновенно.
  The ancient church chanting sounded very soulful.

Meanings

1. to scold, to reprimand, to tell off
2. to sing, to sing out, to perform a song

Examples

• Начальник распел его за опоздание.
  The boss scolded him for being late.
• Он распел свою любимую песню.
  He sang his favorite song.