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precentor

/ˈprɛsɪntər/ noun · British & US
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What does precentor mean?

noun

A senior member of the clergy in a cathedral or collegiate church, responsible for leading the choir and other musical aspects of worship. In some institutions, the title is also used for a senior academic or administrative officer.

Example

"The precentor of the cathedral led the choir in a beautiful rendition of the hymn."

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