verb
- leading or directing a church choir or congregation in singing, especially in liturgical services
Usage: chiefly British; ecclesiastical
noun
- the act or practice of leading a choir or congregation in singing during religious services
Usage: chiefly British; ecclesiastical
Examples
- The cantor was precenting the hymn with great skill.
- She took on the role of precenting at the cathedral.
- Precenting requires both musical knowledge and spiritual sensitivity.
- The choir appreciated his careful precenting during the service.
- He has been precenting at this church for over twenty years.