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Meaning of cantillation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français cantillation

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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