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A leader of a choir; a directing singer.

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  1. n. A leader of a choir; a directing singer.
  2. n. The leader of the choir in a cathedral; -- called also the chanter or master of the choir.
  3. n. The leader of the congregational singing in Scottish and other churches.
  4. n. the musical director of a choir
  5. 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.
  6. A leader of a choir; a directing singer. Specifically:(a) The leader of the choir in a cathedral; -- called also thechanter or master of the choir. Hook.(b) The leader of the congregational singing in Scottish and otherchurches.
  7. n the musical director of a choir