noun
- A cantor or official who leads liturgical prayers and chanting in a Jewish synagogue.
Usage: Also spelled hazzan or chazan; From Hebrew; Religious/cultural term
Examples
- The chazzan led the congregation in prayer during the High Holy Days.
- She trained for years to become a chazzan at the synagogue.
- The chazzan's beautiful voice filled the sanctuary during the service.
- Many synagogues employ a professional chazzan to conduct the liturgy.
- The chazzan chanted the Torah portion with traditional melodies.