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...
- 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...
- 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...
- rule) is the precentor (primicerius, cantor, etc.), whose special duty is that of regulating the musical portion of the services. Precentors preside in...
- rule) is the precentor (primicerius, cantor, etc.), whose special duty is that of regulating the musical portion of the services. The precentor presides in...
- 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...
-  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...
- Prebendaries of Nesden accessed on 30 October 2007 British History Online Precentors of London accessed on 30 October 2007 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British...
- 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...
- Prelate Minor canon Notarius Ostiarius Peritus Postulator Prebendary Precentor Prince-bishop Prince-abbot Prince-primate Prince-provost Promotor Fidei...