HyperDic: cantor

English > 2 senses of the word cantor:
NOUNperson cantor, choirmaster, precentorthe musical director of a choir
person cantor, hazanthe official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
cantor > pronunciation
Soundskae'nter
Rhymesabductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...
English > cantor: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe musical director of a choir.
Synonymschoirmaster, precentor
Broadermusicianartist who composes or conducts music as a profession
Spanishcantor, cantor principal, chantre, director de coro, maestro de coro
Catalancantor, director de cor, xantre
English > cantor: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningThe official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos.
Synonymhazan
Broaderspiritual leaderA leader in religious or sacred affairs
Spanishhazan
Catalanhazan

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