Chaunters

/ˈtʃɔːntərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chaunter; multiple people who chant or sing, especially in religious or ceremonial settings.

Etymology

Regular plural form of 'chaunter,' adding '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Cathedral chaunters worked in precise hierarchies—from the highest soprano (often young boys) to deep bass notes—creating harmonic layers that made medieval churches literally vibrate with sound.

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