hazzanut

/hɑzəˈnʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cantorial music or song, particularly in Sephardic and some Ashkenazi Jewish traditions.

“The hazzanut at the synagogue was enchanting and brought the congregation to their feet.”

Synonyms

  • cantorial music
  • synagogue song

Antonyms

  • profane song
  • secular music