chanter

UK
/ˈʃæntə/
US
/ˈʃæntɚ/

Translations

chanternoun
chanters
pl
UK
/ˈʃæntə/
US
/ˈʃæntɚ/
The chanter led the choir in a beautiful hymn.
Певец возглавил хор в прекрасном гимне.
The musician played a melody on the chanter.
Музыкант сыграл мелодию на волынке.
Additional translations
chanteradjective
UK
/ˈtʃɑːntə/
US
/ˈtʃæn(t)ər/
Used attributively in phrases such as "chanter reed" or "chanter stock" to denote relation to the bagpipe chanter.

Definitions

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.