Also means
church music director
Usage Note
Kantor in German Protestant churches is the person responsible for congregational singing and often for the church choir and organ. The position has a long tradition in Lutheran liturgy; Bach's title at the Thomaskirche was Thomaskantor.
Examples
"Der Kantor leitete den Chor bei der Weihnachtsmesse."
Natural Translation
The cantor led the choir at the Christmas service.
Literal Translation
The cantor led the choir at the Christmas-mass.
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