Word
accentor
Phoneticsac·cen·tor
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who adds a sharp, high note to a musical chord. This word is very old and is mostly used by music historians today.
n. a person who adds a sharp note to a musical chord, specifically the note a third above the base.
Examples
“The accentor added a high note to the choir's harmony.”
“In the 14th century, the accentor played a vital role in the development of polyphonic music by introducing these sharp intervals.”
“Scholars of medieval music often debate the exact role of the accentor, as the term appears primarily in theoretical treatises rather than surviving musical scores from the period.”
Examples
simple
“The accentor added a high note to the choir's harmony.”
contextual
“In the 14th century, the accentor played a vital role in the development of polyphonic music by introducing these sharp intervals.”
complex
“Scholars of medieval music often debate the exact role of the accentor, as the term appears primarily in theoretical treatises rather than surviving musical scores from the period.”
Etymology
From Latin accentor (“one who sings with another”), from ad + cantor (“singer”), from canō (“sing”). Superficially accent + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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