The precentor is responsible for selecting music for the cathedral's daily services.

precentor 是由拉丁语前缀 prae-（意为"在前"）和 cantor（意为"歌手"）组合而成的名词，字面意思是"领唱者"。在基督教教堂中特指负责带领唱诗班、选择礼拜音乐的圣职人员。