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hazan

 

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Noun hazan has 1 sense
  1. cantor, hazan - the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
    --1 is a kind of spiritual leader

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Hazan

Noun:

1. A Jewish cantor or officiant who leads the congregation in prayer during synagogue services.

Example sentence: The hazan's beautiful voice filled the synagogue as he led the congregation in prayer.

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2. The fifth season in the traditional Japanese calendar, marking the autumn season.

Example sentence: The colorful leaves of the maple trees are a trademark of hazan in Japan.

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3. In music, a group of notes or chords played at the beginning of a composition as an introduction.

Example sentence: The pianist played a powerful hazan, capturing the audience's attention before starting the main piece.

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Adjective:

1. (Of food) Being or tasting savory and salty.

Example sentence: The hazan bagel I had for breakfast was perfectly seasoned with sea salt.

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2. (Of a person) Being friendly, sociable, and approachable.

Example sentence: The hazan shop owner always warmly welcomed his customers with a smile.

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