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The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

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precentor

Source Word

precentor

The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

Japanese Meaning

大聖堂、教会、修道院、シナゴーグなどにおいて、聖歌や祈りを先導し、礼拝を円滑に進行する役割を担う人物。

Each Sunday the precentor stood at the front of the choir to guide the congregation in hymns and prayers.

毎週日曜日、大聖堂や教会、修道院、シナゴーグで賛美歌や祈りを先導し礼拝を取り仕切る人は合唱団の前に立って会衆を賛美歌と祈りに導いた。

Sense（1）

The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

precentors

（ plural ）