Definitions

1. verb

to sing or recite in a soft, musical voice, especially in a slow and mournful manner

“The poet’s words cantillated through the stillness of the night.”

2. verb (transitive)

to utter or pronounce in a soft, musical voice

“The teacher asked the student to cantillate the poem’s words for the class.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to sing in a soft, musical voice, especially in a slow and mournful manner

“The singer loved to cantillate her favorite lullaby.”