Bible Encyclopedias
Phonascus
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(φωνασκός , a singing-master), a name given in the ancient Christian Church to the individual who acted as precentor (q.v.), or led the psalmody in divine service. This appellation seems to have been used first in' the 4th century, and is still employed in the Greek Church.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Phonascus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/phonascus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.