A cantor or chanter is a person who leads people in singing or sometimes in prayer . Cantor as a profession generally refers to those leading a Jewish congregation, although it also applies to the lead singer or choir director in Christian contexts. In formal Jewish worship, a cantor is a person who sings solo verses or passages to which the choir or congregation responds.
15-506: The term itself is derived from the Latin for "singer", though it is frequently used to translate a range of equivalent terms in other languages, such as for the leader of singing on a traditional chundan vallam or snake boat of Kerala . In Judaism , a cantor sings and leads congregants in prayer in religious services. They are also sometimes called a huzzan , which is the Hebrew term for
30-483: A rabbi , in order to become officially recognized as such. Orthodox Judaism only allows men to be cantors, though professional cantors are less common in Orthodox Judaism. Members of the congregation are usually given the honour of leading the congregation in prayer, without any formal training. Professional cantors are usually seen only in particularly large congregations or on special occasions, such as
45-415: A rabbi , in order to become officially recognized as such. Orthodox Judaism only allows men to be cantors, though professional cantors are less common in Orthodox Judaism. Members of the congregation are usually given the honour of leading the congregation in prayer, without any formal training. Professional cantors are usually seen only in particularly large congregations or on special occasions, such as
60-635: A cantor sings and leads congregants in prayer in religious services. They are also sometimes called a huzzan , which is the Hebrew term for the role. They often come from a long line of cantors in their family; born with a natural gift of singing with extensive vocal range . The role of professional cantor is especially central in Reform and Conservative Judaism , where they serve as clergy in their congregations. Reform Judaism and Conservative Judaism ordain cantors from seminaries. A cantor goes through years of extensive religious education, similar to that of
75-550: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chundan vallam Chundan vallam ('beaked boat'), known outside Kerala as Kerala snake boats , are one of the icons of Kerala culture used in the Vallamkali or boat race. Constructed according to specifications taken from the Sthapatya Veda , an ancient treatise for the building of wooden boats, these boats vary from 100 to 138 feet in length. With
90-600: Is an ecclesiastical officer that leads liturgical music. In some branches of Christianity, the lead cantor is called the precentor , and is assisted by a succentor . In the Greek Orthodox Church , the Protopsaltis is the cantor of the right choir, and the Lampadarios is the cantor of the left choir. Both must be familiar with Byzantine musical notation . This religion -related article
105-408: Is an ecclesiastical officer that leads liturgical music. In some branches of Christianity, the lead cantor is called the precentor , and is assisted by a succentor . In the Greek Orthodox Church , the Protopsaltis is the cantor of the right choir, and the Lampadarios is the cantor of the left choir. Both must be familiar with Byzantine musical notation . This religion -related article
120-748: The High Holy Days . Cantors in Sephardic communities are often called paytan, and they are increasingly hired for their role within Sephardi synagogues, rather than being a member of the community who takes on the role. In Islam, the role of cantor is fulfilled by an ordained muezzin , who calls the adhan in Islam for prayer, that serves as clergy in their congregations and perform all ministerial rites as imams . A cantor in Christianity
135-459: The High Holy Days . Cantors in Sephardic communities are often called paytan, and they are increasingly hired for their role within Sephardi synagogues, rather than being a member of the community who takes on the role. In Islam, the role of cantor is fulfilled by an ordained muezzin , who calls the adhan in Islam for prayer, that serves as clergy in their congregations and perform all ministerial rites as imams . A cantor in Christianity
150-466: The boat is a platform for eight people to stand from where the cantor will lead the song. They represent the Ashtadikpalakas ( Devas or gods who guard the eight directions). Cantor A cantor or chanter is a person who leads people in singing or sometimes in prayer . Cantor as a profession generally refers to those leading a Jewish congregation, although it also applies to
165-499: The boat, and to show respect they should be barefooted. To make the boat slippery while in the water and to reduce absorption of water and thereby reduce the resistance of the hull, it is oiled with a mixture of fish oil, the ash of coconut shells, and eggs . Repair work is done annually by the village carpenter . Traditionally a boat will be commanded by a village leader ( kaarnavan or karanaadhan ) with first adanayampu , and under him there will be three main paddlers who control
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#1732773398731180-503: The lead singer or choir director in Christian contexts. In formal Jewish worship, a cantor is a person who sings solo verses or passages to which the choir or congregation responds. The term itself is derived from the Latin for "singer", though it is frequently used to translate a range of equivalent terms in other languages, such as for the leader of singing on a traditional chundan vallam or snake boat of Kerala . In Judaism ,
195-403: The movement of the boat with a 12-foot-long (3.7 m) main rudder-oar ( adanayampu ). Sitting two to a row along the length of the boat, there will be 64 paddlers, representing 64 art forms (or on occasion 128 paddlers). They row in rhythm of the vanchipattu ('boat[man's] song'). There will be around 25 singers in a row at the middle between the paddlers. In the middle of the second half of
210-428: The rear portion rising to a height of about 20 feet, and a long tapering front portion, it resembles a snake with its hood raised. Hulls are built of planks precisely 83 feet in length and six inches wide. The boats are a good example of ancient vishwakarma' prowess in naval architecture . Traditionally each boat belongs to a village, and the villagers worship that boat like a deity . Only men are allowed to touch
225-437: The role. They often come from a long line of cantors in their family; born with a natural gift of singing with extensive vocal range . The role of professional cantor is especially central in Reform and Conservative Judaism , where they serve as clergy in their congregations. Reform Judaism and Conservative Judaism ordain cantors from seminaries. A cantor goes through years of extensive religious education, similar to that of
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