Precentor
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /prɪˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Precentor is a noun meaning The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.
Meaning
The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.
Word Forms
- precentors
- precentour
Synonyms for precentor
Depending on context, synonyms include cantor, choirmaster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include choirmaster, cantor, succentor, liturgist, predicant, chorister.
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