Cantor Common

the musical director of a choir

"The new cantor led the congregation in singing the hymns with great passion during Sunday service."

the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos

"During the High Holy Days, the community gathered to hear the cantor lead the solo chant of the ancient psalms."

singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony

"The cantor led the congregation in prayer with a voice that filled the entire synagogue during the high holidays."