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词汇 decani
释义

Definition of decani in English:

decani

noundɪˈkeɪnʌɪ
  • The section of a church or cathedral choir conventionally placed on the south side and taking the first or higher part in antiphonal singing.

    (教堂的)唱诗班南侧。CANTORIS 的反义词

    The opposite of cantoris
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The cathedral precentor sits opposite the dean - whence the name for the two sides of the choir: decani and cantoris (‘of the singer’, i.e. the precentor).
    • The post-Reformation choir was usually split into two antiphonal groups: cantoris on the precentor's side and decani opposite on the dean's side.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'of the dean' (see dean1).

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