cantor

/ˈkæntər/
/ˈkæntɔ/
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Other forms: cantors

Definitions of cantor
  1. noun
    the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
    synonyms: hazan
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    type of:
    spiritual leader
    a leader in religious or sacred affairs
  2. noun
    the musical director of a choir
    synonyms: choirmaster, precentor
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    type of:
    musician
    artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkæntər/
UK
/ˈkæntɔ/
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