chanter

noun
UK /ˈtʃɑːntə/
US /ˈtʃæntər/

A chanter is a person who sings.

The chanter led the song at the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The part of a bagpipe with finger holes that makes the melody.

He played the tune on the bagpipe chanter.

3. A person who chants, especially in a religious service.

The monks were chanters in the old abbey.

4. A horse that is sold as a fake or at a dishonest price.

The dealer tried to sell him a chanter at the fair.