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 Definitions of cantor  [ˈkæn tər, -tɔr]  

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Definition of 'cantor' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) cantor
the religious official of a synagogue who sings or chants the prayers to be performed as solos.

Etymology:  (1530–40; < L: singer)

Definition of 'cantor' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) choirmaster, precentor, cantor
the musical director of a choir

2. (noun) cantor, hazan
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


Definition of 'cantor' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) cantor
a singer; esp. the leader of a church choir; a precentor



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