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schola cantorum

scho·la can·to·rum
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skoh-luh kan-tawr-uh m, -tohr-]
    • /ˈskoʊ lə kænˈtɔr əm, -ˈtoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skoh-luh kan-tawr-uh m, -tohr-]
    • /ˈskoʊ lə kænˈtɔr əm, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definitions of schola cantorum words

  • noun plural schola cantorum an ecclesiastical choir or choir school. 1
  • noun plural schola cantorum a section of a church, cathedral, or the like, for use by the choir. 1
  • noun schola cantorum a choir or choir school maintained by a church 0

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Origin of schola cantorum

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1775-85, schola cantorum is from the Medieval Latin word schola cantōrum school of singers

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Parts of speech for Schola cantorum

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schola cantorum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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