Cantor

Pronunciation: /ˈkæn.tɚ/

Definitions of cantor

noun a person who leads a congregation in singing or prayer in a synagogue

Example Sentences

A1 The cantor led the congregation in singing hymns at church.

A2 The cantor's beautiful voice filled the cathedral during the evening service.

B1 The cantor was responsible for selecting the music for the upcoming Easter service.

B2 The cantor's vocal range and talent impressed everyone at the choir audition.

C1 The cantor's performance at the concert was hailed as breathtaking and moving.

C2 The renowned cantor was invited to perform at prestigious events around the world.

Examples of cantor in a Sentence

formal The cantor led the congregation in singing hymns during the church service.

informal The cantor has a beautiful voice and always makes the songs sound amazing.

slang Yo, did you hear that cantor hitting those high notes? She's got skills!

figurative The cantor of the forest was the nightingale, whose song filled the air with beauty.

Grammatical Forms of cantor

• past tense: canted
• plural: cantors
• comparative: more cantor
• superlative: most cantor
• present tense: cantors
• future tense: will cantor
• perfect tense: have canted
• continuous tense: is cantoring
• singular: cantor
• positive degree: cantor
• infinitive: to cantor
• gerund: cantoring
• participle: cantored

Origin and Evolution of cantor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cantor' originated from the Latin word 'cantare' which means 'to sing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a singer or musician who leads a choir or congregation in singing during religious ceremonies, the term 'cantor' has evolved to also encompass individuals who lead musical activities in other settings such as schools or community groups.