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DictionarychanterRhythmic singer or reciter
noun

chanter

CHAN-ter/ˈtʃæntər/

A person who sings or recites rhythmically.

The chanter sings steadily while marking the rhythm with a tambourine.

A woman sings while marking the rhythm with a small tambourine, making the person producing the rhythmic vocal performance the unmistakable subject.
Etymology
chanterLatinsinger

The ancestor means ‘singer’ and is connected with Latin cantare, ‘to sing.’ That singing role remains central to a chanter, whether the delivery is melodic or rhythmically recited.

In context

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More examples

  • A chanter leads the congregation in a familiar prayer.
  • The chanters repeat the slogan as the crowd marches.
  • Each chanter recites a verse, and the others answer.

Forms

chanter · chanters

chant verb — To sing or recite in rhythm.

Similar words

singer
Produces musical vocal sounds, not necessarily rhythmic recitation.
reciter
Speaks prepared words aloud, without necessarily using rhythm or melody.