Cantor

Can·tor  (kntr), Eddie 1892-1964.

American entertainer known especially for his energetic, goggle-eyed performances in vaudeville and Broadway reviews.

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can·tor  (kntr)

n.

1. The Jewish religious official who leads the musical part of a service.

2. The person who leads a church choir or congregation in singing; a precentor.

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[Latin, singer, from canere, to sing; see kan- in Indo-European roots.]

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can·tori·al (kn-tôr-l, -tr-) adj.

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cantor [ˈkæntɔː]

n

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism Also called chazan a man employed to lead synagogue services, esp to traditional modes and melodies

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the leader of the singing in a church choir

[from Latin: singer, from canere to sing]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cantor - the musical director of a choir       choirmaster, precentor musician - artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
	2.	cantor - 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 hazan spiritual leader - a leader in religious or sacred affairs

Translations

cantor

n → Kantor m