cantillation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The intonation of a sentence, especially in Hebrew script, codified by marks which are read as sequences of musical pitches.
  2. Chanting.

Pronunciation

/ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/

Word forms

cantillation cantillations

Etymology

From or equivalent to cantillate + -ion / -ation.

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