chanter
pronunciation
How to pronounce chanter in British English:
UK [ˈtʃɑːntə(r)]
How to pronounce chanter in American English:
US [ ˈtʃæntər]
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- Noun:
- reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played
Word Origin
- chanter (n.)
- "singer, composer," late 14c., from Old French chanteor (Modern French chanteur), from Latin cantorem "singer," from cantare "to sing" (see chant (v.)).
Example
- 1. Lark , you are a beautiful chanter !
- 2. Tube that produces a continuous bass note to accompany the chanter melody .
- 3. Here a conch shell blower introduces the nuptials , and a hawaiian chanter often follows in precession .
- 4. Conversant with buddhist chanting , he once served as the lead chanter and deputy head of fgs buddhist choir , and led the choir to put up performance around the world several times .