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...
- Precentor's Court is an historic street in the English city of York. Although certainly in existence by 1313, the street does not appear on a map until...
- the bishop of Lincoln as vice-chancellor, the bishop of Salisbury as precentor, the bishop of Worcester as chaplain and the bishop of Rochester as cross-bearer...
- Precentor's Court are an historic pair of buildings in the English city of York, North Yorkshire. Grade II listed structures, standing on Precentor's...
- 5 Precentor's Court is an historic building in the English city of York, North Yorkshire. A Grade II* listed structure, standing on Precentor's Court...
- 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...
- Prelate Minor canon Notarius Ostiarius Peritus Postulator Prebendary Precentor Prince-bishop Prince-abbot Prince-primate Prince-provost Promotor Fidei...
- choirmaster from 1942 to 1964. In 1969, Dirksen was named the cathedral's precentor, giving him administrative oversight of all worship services until his...
- In Christianity, the cantor, female chantress, sometimes called the precentor or the protopsaltes (Gr****: πρωτοψάλτης, lit. 'first singer'; from Gr****:...