cantor

• Personne qui dirige ou guide le chant liturgique, comme le chef d'un chœur ou l'officiant dans une synagogue qui chante les prières.

A noun referring to a person who leads or directs musical worship, such as the musical director of a choir or the official in a synagogue who chants liturgical prayers.

1. Choir leaderB2formal

   The musical director of a choir, responsible for leading and coordinating vocal performances.

   Chef de chœur

   • The cantor led the choir through a complex piece of music.
   • She trained as a cantor for the cathedral's choir.
   • The cantor's voice guided the congregation during the service.

   Synonymeschoirmasterprecentor

2. Synagogue prayer leaderB2formal

   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.

   chantre de synagogue

   • The cantor chanted the ancient prayers with great emotion.
   • During the Sabbath service, the cantor led the congregation in song.
   • He became the cantor of the local synagogue after years of training.