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chanter

/ˈʃæntə/

/ˈʃæntɚ/

Translations

chanternoun

chanters

/ˈʃæntə/

/ˈʃæntɚ/

chantrePersonne qui dirige le chant, surtout dans un contexte religieux.

The chanter led the congregation in a series of hymns during the service.

Le chantre a conduit l’assemblée dans une série de cantiques pendant l’office.

Additional translations

chanterTerme de musique traditionnelle ; partie mélodique de la cornemuse.

Synonyms

chanteradjective

/ˈtʃɑːntə/

/ˈtʃæn(t)ər/

Used attributively in phrases such as "chanter reed" or "chanter stock" to denote relation to the bagpipe chanter.

chanternoun

A person who chants, especially one who leads the singing of chants in a religious service.

The chanter led the congregation in a series of hymns during the service.

The pipe of a bagpipe with finger holes, on which the melody is played.

The musician skillfully played a tune on the chanter of his bagpipe.

chanteradjective

Relating to or designed for a bagpipe chanter.

The piper bought a new chanter reed for his instrument.