noun

incentor

gen. incentōris · gender masculine · decl. 3rd

one who sets the tune; begins to sing; a precentor

one who sets the tune or begins to sing, a precentor, singer (post-class.).

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Lit.: carminis, Paul. Nol. Carm. 15, 32: incentore canam Phoebo Musisque magistris, Avien. Perieg. 895; Isid. 6, 9, 13.—

an inciter; exciter figuratively •

Trop., an inciter, exciter: igneus turbarum, Amm. 15, 1, 2: civilis belli, Oros. 5, 19: rebellionis totius, id. 6, 11.

Perseus ID: n22306 Key: incentor