Can·tor (k n t r), Eddie 1892-1964. American entertainer known especially for his energetic, goggle-eyed performances in vaudeville and Broadway reviews. |
| 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. [Latin, singer, from canere, to sing; see kan- in Indo-European roots.] can·to ri·al (kn-tôr -l, -t r-) adj. |
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]
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| Noun | 1. |  cantor - the musical director of a choir 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 spiritual leader - a leader in religious or sacred affairs |
Translations
cantor
n → Kantor m
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