chanter
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- noun
- /ˈʧæntər/
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cantor
- She has held virtually every position in clubs and chanters in the area.
He says part of each day he studied with a master chanter, learning the deeds of heroes, the lays of wisdom, beginning with the oldest of all songs, the creation of Aya.
- He says part of each day he studied with a master chanter, learning the deeds of heroes, the lays of wisdom, beginning with the oldest of all songs, the creation of Aya.
- The master Chanter, however, says something different.
Examples
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This Friday, see an up-close and personal side of Keali'i Reichel, Hawaii's award-winning kumu hula, chanter, and world-renowned recording artist.
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The chanter performed beautifully, captivating the audience with her rich voice and rhythmic chants.
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The master Chanter, however, says something different.
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The moment the chanter stops reading, everyone stops eating.
Academic text (2003) -
I'm a chanter...
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I was a chanter of poems, a relayer of gossip, a mimic, and an embellisher.
Academic text (2003) -
All stand as blessings are delivered, and then a chanter mounts an elevated lectern and starts to read a saint's story.
Academic text (2003) -
He says part of each day he studied with a master chanter, learning the deeds of heroes, the lays of wisdom, beginning with the oldest of all songs, the creation of Aya.
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During the ceremony, the chanter led the group in a traditional song that celebrated their heritage.
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As the sun set, the chanter began to sing, filling the air with melodies that echoed through the valley.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who uses their voice to make music, often on stage
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7.7
Person who leads singing in a synagogue or church during services
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3.0
A person who sings, often in a band or group
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7.5
A person, often a child, who sings in a church choir
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6.0
A person who sings or writes music
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7.1
A person who sings using their voice as a musical instrument
A person who sings or leads religious songs during a church service
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Chanter The word for a person who sings, chanter, comes from the Latin word cantare meaning 'to sing', and the same root is clear in the word chant. So a chanter is simply someone who sings or chants in a group.