cantor

/ˈkæntɔː(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony

2

A prayer leader in a Jewish service; a hazzan

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing