chaunter

Meanings

• noun

  A person who chants or sings, especially professionally.

  - "The chaunter at the church sang beautifully during the service."
  - "The opera star was a renowned chaunter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chaunter
dancer , pancer , ranger , stranger

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Variants

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chant , chanter , chaunt , chaunted , chaunter , chaunters , chaunting , chaunts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'chantier', meaning 'workman' or 'maker', from 'chanter' 'to sing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chaunter' is also used in heraldry to refer to a bearer of a banner or standard.

2. In some parts of France, a 'chauntecler' is a rooster with black and white feathers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gregorian chants: A type of religious music developed in the Western Church during the Middle Ages. Gregorian chants are primarily monophonic, meaning they consist of a single melodic line, and are characterized by their intricate melodies and rich harmonic structures.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, chaunters were professional singers who were employed in churches and cathedrals to lead the congregation in song during services. They were responsible for learning and performing the Gregorian chants that formed an essential part of the liturgy.

How to Memorize "chaunter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a large congregation, singing beautifully and leading them in prayer through song.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chaunter' with the image of a professional singer or choir member.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'chaunter' as 'chant' + 'er', meaning 'one who chants'.

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