cantor
(noun)
noun
1. the musical director of a choir
Similar word(s): choirmaster, precentor
Definition categories: person, musician
2. 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
Similar word(s): hazan
Definition categories: person
Sentences with cantor as a noun:
- The cantor's place in church is on the right of the choir