Cantors

/ˈkæntɔːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cantor; multiple singers who lead music in religious services or performances.

Etymology

Simple English plural of 'cantor,' from Latin 'cantor' (singer) derived from 'cantare' (to sing). The '-s' plural ending is standard in English and has been used for centuries to make singular nouns plural.

Kelly Says

In historical Jewish communities, being chosen as a cantor was like winning a Grammy award of your time—they were celebrities who trained for years to perfect their craft!

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