Cantillation
Pronunciation: /ˈkænˈtɪɫˈɫætˈaɪˌɑn/
Cantillation (noun)
- A style of chanting where words are spoken or sung in a steady, musical pattern.
- The way some people read sacred texts aloud with a special rhythm and pitch.
Examples
- Cantillation fills the hall during the ritual.
- The group practices cantillation before the ceremony.