precentor

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the person who directs the music and choral services in a cathedral or in a monastery
{n} one who leads a choir, a chanter
\Pre*cen"tor\, n A leader of a choir; a directing singer
The leader of the congregational singing in Scottish and other churches
A leader of a choir; a directing singer
the musical director of a choir
{i} leader of a choir, conductor of a choral group
In Latin, "cantor," meaning simply "singer " The minister responsible for intoning the chants, leading the choir, and appointing the readers and singers for the various portions of the Divine Office Often imbued with teaching or librarian functions
a priest responsible for the choral services
The leader of the choir in a cathedral; called also the chanter or master of the choir
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