schola cantorum

schola cantorum

(ˈskəʊlə kænˈtɔːrəm) n, pl scholae cantorum (ˈskəʊliː) (Music, other) a choir or choir school maintained by a church[Medieval Latin: school of singers]

scho•la can•to•rum

(ˈskoʊ lə kænˈtɔr əm, -ˈtoʊr-)

n., pl. scho•lae cantorum (ˈskoʊ li) 1. an ecclesiastical choir or choir school. 2. a section of a church for use by the choir. [1775–85; < Medieval Latin: school of singers]

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schola cantorum - a school that is part of a cathedral or monastery where boys with singing ability can receive a general educationchoir schoolprep school, preparatory school - a private secondary school