cantillate

/ˈkæntəˌleɪt/
verb
  1. To chant or recite in a musical or rhythmic way, especially in a religious or liturgical context.
    • In the synagogue, the rabbi cantillates the Torah reading with special melodies.
    • The priest began to cantillate the ancient prayers during the service.
    • The monks cantillate the psalms every morning in the chapel.
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