1. Of or relating to the north side of a church choir, where the cantor or precentor traditionally sits.
Usage: ecclesiastical; chiefly British

1. The north side of a church choir; the cantor's side.
Usage: ecclesiastical; chiefly British

Examples

• The cantoris side of the cathedral choir was reserved for the senior singers.
• During the service, the cantoris section sang the opening verses.
• The organ pipes on the cantoris side produced a warmer tone.
• Choir members were assigned to either cantoris or decani positions.
• The cantoris stalls faced toward the altar from the north side.