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cantoris

can·to·ris
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kan-tawr-is, -tohr-]
    • /kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-/
    • /kˈantɔːrˌɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-tawr-is, -tohr-]
    • /kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definitions of cantoris word

  • adjective cantoris (in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir 3
  • adjective cantoris of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani). 1
  • adjective cantoris Of the side of the chancel, apse, altar or choir on which the cantor's (later precentor's) stall is placed (the left hand side to a person facing the altar). 0

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Origin of cantoris

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin, genitive of cantor cantor

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Parts of speech for Cantoris

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cantoris popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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