der Cantor
Translation
cantor, choirmaster, precentor
Examples
Der Cantor leitet den Kirchenchor.
The cantor leads the church choir.
Er arbeitet als Cantor in der Gemeinde.
He works as a cantor in the parish.
Grammar Patterns
((der Cantor)) the cantor, the choirmaster Der Cantor ist für die Kirchenmusik verantwortlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kantor, Chorleiter (choirmaster), Vorsänger (precentor)
Etymology
From Latin 'canere' (to sing), meaning 'singer'. Cognate with the English word 'chant'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cantor' leading the 'chanting' in a cathedral. The modern German spelling is 'Kantor'.