Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Bible Encyclopedias
Precentor
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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(Late Lat. praecentor, from praecinere, to sing before, lead in singing), the title of the principal director of the singing or musical portions of the service in a cathedral or cathedral church. In the English Church in cathedrals of the "Old Foundation" the precentor is a member of the cathedral chapter and officially ranks next to the dean. His musical duties are usually performed by the "succentor," one of the vicars choral. In cathedrals of the "New Foundation" the "precentor" is not a member of the chapter, but is one of the minor canons.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Precentor'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/p/precentor.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Precentor'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/p/precentor.html. 1910.
