Definition of Precentor. Meaning of Precentor. Synonyms of Precentor

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Definition of Precentor

Precentor
Precentor Pre*cen"tor, n. [L. praecentor, fr. praecinere to sing before; prae before + canere to sing. See Chant.] A leader of a choir; a directing singer. Specifically: (a) The leader of the choir in a cathedral; -- called also the chanter or master of the choir. --Hook. (b) The leader of the congregational singing in Scottish and other churches.

Meaning of Precentor from wikipedia

- A precentor is a person who helps facilitate worship. The details vary depending on the religion, denomination, and era in question. The Latin derivation...
- rule) is the precentor (primicerius, cantor, etc.), whose special duty is that of regulating the musical portion of the services. Precentors preside in...
- John Luce († 1370) was a 14th-century bishop of Dunkeld. He had been a precentor of Dunkeld before being appointed to the bishopric by Pope Innocent VI...
- Christianity portal The succentor ("under-singer") is the ****istant to the precentor, typically in an ancient cathedral foundation, helping with the preparation...
- Precentor's Court is a historic street in the English city of York. Although certainly in existence by 1313, the street does not appear on a map until...
- 56°43′59″N 2°39′32″W / 56.733°N 2.659°W / 56.733; -2.659 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brechin, also known as the Diocese of Angus, was one of the thirteen...
- Dean and Precentor respectively, whilst Walter White, Seneschal and Precentor, became Chancellor and Vicar-Choral, and John Moss, Sub-Precentor [Succentor]...
- ecclesiastical offices of Archdeacon of Poitiers, treasurer of Poitiers, and was a precentor of the diocese of Lincoln in 1204. In early 1205, through John's influence...
- rule) is the precentor (primicerius, cantor, etc.), whose special duty is that of regulating the musical portion of the services. The precentor presides in...
- romanized: khazn; Ladino: חזן, romanized: hasan) is a Jewish musician or precentor trained in the vocal arts who leads the congregation in songful prayer...