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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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SCHOLA CANTORU, MONASTIC

The select group of monks who chant the more elaborate parts of liturgical music. The one in charge is called a precentor.

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