noun
- a cantor in a Jewish synagogue who leads the congregation in prayer and chants liturgical music
Usage: Jewish religious context
Examples
- The hazzan’s beautiful voice filled the synagogue during the evening service.
- She trained for years to become a certified hazzan.
- The congregation listened respectfully as the hazzan chanted the ancient prayers.
- Our synagogue is looking for a new hazzan to lead High Holiday services.
- The hazzan wore traditional robes while conducting the ceremony.
- He studied Hebrew extensively before becoming a hazzan.