Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈantə] (IPA) 
The word "chanter" is spelled with the letters c-h-a-n-t-e-r. It is pronounced as /ˈtʃæn.tər/ with two syllables. The sound "ch" represents the phoneme /tʃ/, which is a combination of the sounds /t/ and /ʃ/. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as the short vowel /æ/ and the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as the lax vowel /ə/. The final "r" is silent, which is common in many English words.
A chanter is a musical instrument or a part of a musical instrument, specifically found in bagpipes and certain types of organ pipes. In bagpipe terminology, a chanter refers to a pipe that produces melody or tune. It is a cylindrical tube with finger holes and a reed, producing a continuous sound when air is forced through it. The chanter is typically placed on the bagpipes' melody pipe, and the player, known as a piper, uses their fingers to cover and uncover the finger holes to produce different notes and pitches. The reed within the chanter provides the buzzing sound essential for the characteristic bagpipe sound.
In the context of organ pipes, the chanter refers to one of the pipe divisions that generate sound through a single reed. It is a term often associated with a certain type of organ stop, which produces a bright and clear sound, similar to a more refined and delicate type of bagpipe chanter. The chanter pipes in an organ can be played simultaneously with other parts of the instrument, such as flues, reeds, or mixtures, to create a rich and harmonious musical composition.
Overall, the term "chanter" pertains to a musical component or instrument that produces melody or tune, be it in the form of a bagpipe pipe or an organ stop.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "chanter" has an interesting etymology. It can be traced back to the Old French word "chanter", which means "to sing" or "to chant". This Old French term itself derives from the Late Latin word "cantare", also meaning "to sing". The word "cantare" can be further traced to the Latin word "canere", which has the same meaning.
It is worth noting that the word "chanter" not only refers to singing in general but also has specific associations with musical instruments. In the context of traditional bagpipes, the "chanter" refers to the pipe played by a musician to produce the melody. This specific association with the bagpipe chanter likely developed in the late Middle English period, around the 14th century.
