Cantoris

Cantoris
Cantoris Can*to"ris, a. [L., lit., of the cantor, gen. of cantor.] Of or pertaining to a cantor; as, the cantoris side of a choir; a cantoris stall. --Shipley. [1913 Webster]

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  • Cantoris — is the side of a church choir occupied by the Cantor. In English churches this is typically the choir stalls on the north side of the chancel, although there are some notable exceptions, such as Durham Cathedral. The opposite side is known as… …   Wikipedia

  • cantoris — /kan tawr is, tohr /, adj. of or pertaining to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani). Also, cantorial. [1635 45; < L, gen. of cantor CANTOR] * * * …   Universalium

  • Cantoris —    Derived from cantor, meaning a singer, and is used to designate the north side of the choir, where the precentor sits. Architecturally and ecclesiastically, the Altar is always regarded as the east whether it is so in reality or not. North… …   American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  • cantoris — adj. of or pertaining to a cantor; cantorial …   English contemporary dictionary

  • cantoris — [kan tɔ:rɪs] noun the section of a church choir conventionally placed on the north side and taking the second or lower part in antiphonal singing. Compare with decani. Origin C17: from L., lit. of the cantor (see cantor) …   English new terms dictionary

  • cantoris — can·to·ris …   English syllables

  • cantoris —  Канторис …   Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов

  • cantoris — /kænˈtɔrəs/ (say kan tawruhs) noun the part of a cathedral choir on the north or precentor s side. {Latin, genitive of cantor precentor} …  

  • cantoris — adj. Mus. to be sung by the cantorial side of the choir in antiphonal singing (cf. DECANI). Etymology: L, genit. of CANTOR precentor …   Useful english dictionary

  • Apogon cantoris — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda ? Apogon cantoris Clasificación científica Reino: Animalia Filo …   Wikipedia Español

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