verb
- to chant or recite in a musical monotone, especially in religious worship
Usage: religious
Examples
- The rabbi will cantillate the Torah portion during Saturday morning service.
- She learned to cantillate the ancient prayers from her grandmother.
- The priest began to cantillate the Latin verses in a deep, resonant voice.
- Students practice how to cantillate the Hebrew text with proper melody.
- The cantor taught the congregation to cantillate the responsive readings.
- He could cantillate the entire psalm from memory.