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- noun Plural form of
chanter .
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Examples
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Of course Bunraku is technically musical theater so there are both musicians playing the shamisen, a stringed guitar-like instrument which is repeatedly tuned and retuned during the performance, and "chanters" who provide narration and dialog for the puppets in a quasi-sung, quasi-spoken fashion.
Puppet Master(s) 2007
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Of course Bunraku is technically musical theater so there are both musicians playing the shamisen, a stringed guitar-like instrument which is repeatedly tuned and retuned during the performance, and "chanters" who provide narration and dialog for the puppets in a quasi-sung, quasi-spoken fashion.
Archive 2007-10-01 2007
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On that point, some other excellent Caledonian 'chanters' of that era:
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In Anchorage, the introduction of the Dominican rite Latin Mass has also provided a liturgical context for the new Gregorian chanters.
Chant in Anchorage 2009
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A wonderful radio show on Deutsche Welle Radio on a monastery in Florence and a group of enthusiastic amateur chanters who are working together.
Singing the Praises 2009
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The chanters acted as human recorders and transmitters.
Wealthy Indians revive ancient fire ritual Rama Lakshmi 2011
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"For the first time, it was opened to outsiders, not just foreigners but also Indians of all castes," said Sivakaran Namboodiri, a doctor who will be one of the chanters in April.
Wealthy Indians revive ancient fire ritual Rama Lakshmi 2011
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The chanters lead to the "Sala Regia" and stop at the door of the Pauline chapel ... the subdeacon, with the Cross uncovered, between two Voters of the signature carrying lights; the Cardinal deacons, priests and bishops; the Cardinal celebrant, and the Sovereign Pontiff, followed by the officers of his court, and Generals of religious orders.
More Rare Images: Good Friday with Pius XI in the Sistine Chapel 2009
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"For the first time, it was opened to outsiders, not just foreigners but also Indians of all castes," said Sivakaran Namboodiri, a doctor who will be one of the chanters in April.
Wealthy Indians revive ancient fire ritual Rama Lakshmi 2011
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The chanters acted as human recorders and transmitters.
Wealthy Indians revive ancient fire ritual Rama Lakshmi 2011
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