Definition of Precentor. Meaning of Precentor. Synonyms of Precentor

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Precentor. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Precentor and, of course, Precentor synonyms and on the right images related to the word Precentor.

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...
- 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...
- 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 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...
- "Stabat Mater 2014: Spirit, Strength and Sorrow". In April 2020, he became Precentor and Director of College Music at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge....
- Prelate Minor canon Notarius Ostiarius Peritus Postulator Prebendary Precentor Prince-bishop Prince-abbot Prince-primate Prince-provost Promotor Fidei...
- Christianity portal The succentor ("under-singer") is the ****istant to the precentor, typically in an ancient cathedral foundation, helping with the preparation...
- 10 Precentor's Court is an historic building in the English city of York, North Yorkshire. The building is a Grade II* listed structure, standing on Precentor's...
- 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...