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precentor

[ pri-sen-ter ]

noun

  1. a person who leads a church choir or congregation in singing.


precentor

/ ˌpriːsɛnˈtɔːrɪəl; prɪˈsɛntə /

noun

  1. a cleric who directs the choral services in a cathedral
  2. a person who leads a congregation or choir in the sung parts of church services
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • precentorial, adjective
  • preˈcentorˌship, noun
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Other Words From

  • pre·cen·to·ri·al [pree-sen-, tawr, -ee-, uh, l, -, tohr, -], adjective
  • pre·centor·ship noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of precentor1

1605–15; < Late Latin praecentor leader in music, equivalent to Latin praecen-, variant stem of praecinere to lead in singing ( prae- pre- + -cinere, combining form of canere to sing; canto ) + -tor -tor
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Word History and Origins

Origin of precentor1

C17: from Late Latin praecentor leader of the music, from prae before + canere to sing
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Example Sentences

A cathedral precentor who received online abuse for having tattoos has revealed a new inking of a feather to represent God's protection.

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"People always need role models," said Rev Cannon Emma Davies, 55, the cathedral's canon precentor.

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The Reverend Canon Jeremy Davies served as canon precentor at Salisbury Cathedral for 25 years and has taken services at Winchester Cathedral.

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"He did in Gib.; and Addis; and at matins over the precentor."

To the west is the round choir, a wooden desk for singers and precentors.

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