precentor Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the musical director of a choir
    cantor; choirmaster.

WordNet

Pre*cen"tor noun
Etymology
L. praecentor, fr. praecinere to sing before; prae before + canere to sing. See Chant.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913