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cantor
A church musician who is responsible in a church congregation for leading the choir, playing the organ, and shaping the musical elements of worship services.
Der Kantor übte mit dem Chor für das Weihnachtskonzert.
The cantor rehearsed with the choir for the Christmas concert.
To know which meaning of 'Kantor' (cantor) is meant, pay attention to the religious context. Words like 'Kirche' (church) or 'Orgel' (organ) point to the Christian church musician, while 'Synagoge' (synagogue) points to the Jewish prayer leader.
Der Kantor probt mit dem Kirchenchor für das Konzert.
The cantor is rehearsing with the church choir for the concert.
The word 'Kantor' (cantor) comes from the Latin word 'cantor', meaning 'singer'. So the main task of a cantor is always connected with singing and music.
Die Gemeinde schätzt ihren Kantor sehr für seine musikalische Begabung.
The congregation greatly appreciates its cantor for his musical talent.
In the Christian context, the typical duties of a cantor are leading the choir, playing the organ, and overseeing the overall musical design of the worship service.
Der Kantor wählte die Lieder für den Sonntagsgottesdienst aus.
The cantor chose the hymns for the Sunday service.
In a Jewish community, the cantor is the prayer leader. His main task is to lead the liturgical singing during the service in the synagogue.
Die Gläubigen lauschten der Stimme des Kantors.
The worshippers listened to the cantor's voice.
choir director
'der Chorleiter' and 'der Kantor' can both refer to a person who musically leads a choir. The difference lies in the setting and in the duties. A 'Chorleiter' can lead any choir, for example a school choir, a community choir, or a church choir. A 'Kantor' works in a church congregation and is also responsible there for playing the organ and for the music in worship services. The words can be confused when the topic is a church choir. If only leading the choir is important, 'Chorleiter' is more precise. If the church role is meant, 'Kantor' is more natural.
Der Kantor spielt am Sonntag die Orgel und leitet den Kirchenchor.
The cantor plays the organ on Sunday and leads the church choir.
Unser Chorleiter übt heute mit uns das neue Lied für das Konzert.
Our choir director is practicing the new song for the concert with us today.