precentor

Examples

• All

• During the service, the precentor led the congregation in a beautiful hymn.

• The precentor raised his hands to signal the choir to begin singing.

• After years of service, the cathedral appointed a new precentor to oversee the music program.

• As precentor, she was responsible for selecting the hymns every Sunday.

• The precentor led the choir through a complex arrangement for the Easter service.

• The precentor led the choir beautifully during the service.

• As the precentor conducted, the voices of the choir blended harmoniously in the cathedral.

Synonyms

C

cantor

vsprecentor

69 7.7

Person who leads singing in a synagogue or church during services

directs choir singing in church or cathedral rather than leading solo ritual chant

C

conductor

vsprecentor

64 4.4

A person who leads musicians in groups like an orchestra or choir

focuses on leading church choir singing rather than conducting varied ensembles

C

choirmaster

vsprecentor

2 6.5

A person who leads a group of singers, often at church

is focused on church or cathedral services rather than broader musical settings

C

chorus master

vsprecentor

5.1

A person who leads and trains a choir before performances so the singers perform together

leads regular church choir singing rather than focusing mainly on rehearsal training

H

hymnist

vsprecentor

7.7

A person who sings or leads religious songs during a church service

directs and organizes full choir singing rather than just singing hymns

Surface Forms

Etymology