ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cantillation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cantillation is a noun meaning The intonation of a sentence, especially in Hebrew script, codified by marks which are read as sequences of musical pitches.

Meaning

The intonation of a sentence, especially in Hebrew script, codified by marks which are read as sequences of musical pitches.

More Meanings

  1. Chanting.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cantillation

Depending on context, synonyms include trope.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pashta, zarka, nusach, chazzanut, distinctive, canticles.

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