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cantor

[kan-ter, -tawr] / ˈkæn tər, -tɔr /


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They were also performed for the first time in 320 years at the St Thomas Church in Leipzig, where Bach is buried and served as a cantor for 27 years.

From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025

In Grades IV and V, they perform tests at a walk, trot, cantor and do lateral work.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2024

Douglas Purcell, the cantor at St. Ignatius Loyola, said in an interview after the service that the lack of mention of the former president seemed to be in accordance with Barry’s wishes.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2023

A children’s choir with elementary school students from several campuses in the diocese sang hymns along with the cathedral cantor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2023

Then he walked with the rabbi and cantor back to the altar and took out the Torah.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt



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