cantoris
[ kan-tawr-is, -tohr- ]
/ kænˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr- /
adjective
of or relating to the gospel or liturgical north side of a church (opposed to decani).
Words nearby cantoris
cantonment, cantor, cantor set, cantor's paradox, cantorial, cantoris, cantrip, cantuar., cantus, cantus firmus, canty
Also cantorial.
Origin of cantoris
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Examples from the Web for cantoris
The north side is in consequence the Decani side, and the Cantoris side is on the south.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely|W. D. SweetingOn the cantoris side the worn-out alto held an animated conversation with the cracked tenor.
The Nebuly Coat|John Meade Falkner
British Dictionary definitions for cantoris
cantoris
/ (kænˈtɔːrɪs) /
adjective
(in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choirCompare decani
Word Origin for cantoris
Latin: genitive of cantor precentor
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