Category:Precentor

Pre*cen"tor, n. Etym: [l. praecentor, fr. praecinere to sing before; Prae before + canere to sing. See chant.]

Defn: a leader of a choir; a directing singer. Specifically: (a) the leader of the choir in a cathedral; -- called also the Chanter or master of the choir. Hook. (b) the leader of the congregational singing in scottish and other Churches.