chanter
Translation
chanter, singer of chants
Examples
The piper played a tune on the chanter.
The piper played a tune on the chanter.
He was the lead chanter in the monastery choir.
He was the lead chanter in the monastery choir.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chanter a pipe on a bagpipe The piper played a tune on the chanter.
((a/the)) chanter a person who chants He was the lead chanter in the monastery choir.
Similar Words
Synonyms: melody pipe (instrument), singer (person)
Etymology
From French 'chanter' meaning 'to sing'. It refers to the part that 'sings' the melody or the person who sings.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'chanter' on bagpipes as the part that 'chants' or 'sings' the main tune.