cantoris

American  

[kan-tawr-is, -tohr-] / kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).

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cantoris British  

/ kænˈtɔːrɪs /

adjective

1. (in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir Compare decani

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Etymology

Origin of cantoris

1635–45; < Latin, genitive of cantor cantor

Example Sentences

But the stranger did not appear to notice that a place was being shown him, and walked past the pew and up the little steps that led to the stalls on the cantoris side.

From The Nebuly Coat by Falkner, John Meade

At the rehearsal in the parochial room Dr. Creser sits at the grand piano with the boys in their cantoris and decani places on each side of him just as in church.

From The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. by Curwen, John Spencer

On the cantoris side the worn-out alto held an animated conversation with the cracked tenor.

From The Nebuly Coat by Falkner, John Meade