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Definition of precentrix

precentrix

/prɪˈsɛn.trɪks/
pre · cen · trix
Plural:precentrices
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• noun

1

A female precentor; a woman who directs a choir or leads the congregational singing in a church, cathedral, or religious institution.

Example

"The precentrix raised her hands, signaling the choir to prepare for the opening hymn."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'praecentrix', the feminine form of 'praecentor' (one who sings before or leads singing), derived from 'prae-' (before) + 'canere' (to sing).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Precentrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/precentrix
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