Definition of Precentors. Meaning of Precentors. Synonyms of Precentors

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Definition of Precentors

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 Precentors from wikipedia

- singer"). The chief precentor was the highest position in many ancient Mesopotamian cities (see Music of Mesopotamia). Jewish precentors are song or prayer...
- rule) is the precentor (primicerius, cantor, etc.), whose special duty is that of regulating the musical portion of the services. Precentors preside in...
-  45. pp. 52–56. Vincent Peter des Roches p. 18. British History Online Precentors of Lincoln Archived 14 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine accessed on...
- occasions women precentors may have led a second prayer service apart from the one organized by men. The origin of women precentors in synagogues is...
- – a Ten Minute Tour", St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, 2015. "New Canon Precentor Appointed • St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne". 18 December 2024. "The Music...
- early-18th-century properties. The rear of the properties to the north, on Precentor's Court, are also part of the listing. They were originally residences...
- 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...
- rule) is the precentor (primicerius, cantor, etc.), whose special duty is that of regulating the musical portion of the services. The precentor presides in...
- (afterwards Dean of Pretoria and Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman, 2007-2020). Precentors have been: John William Salt OGS (afterwards Dean of Eshowe and Bishop...
- Spanish influence. In 1644, lining out – where one person sang a solo (a precentor) and others followed – is outlined by the Westminster ****embly for psalm...