Cantor
/ˈkæn.tɔːr/noun
A person who leads the singing in a church or choir.
Did you know?The term 'Cantor' traces back to the Latin 'cantor', meaning 'singer', often associated with ancient rituals and chants that invoked divine presence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cantor
“singer, one who sings or chants, often in religious contexts.”
Old French
Old French
cantor
“to sing or chant.”
Middle English
Middle English
cantor
“a leader of song, especially in a church setting.”
Modern English
English
cantor
“a person who leads worship through song, particularly in a liturgical context.”
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