decani

Definition of the Latin term decani in music:

  1. the half of a church choir located on the dean's side in a church (opposite the cantoris)
Language
Latin

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to decani:

  • cantoris – the half of a church choir located on the cantor’s...
  • choragus – chorus leader (the person in charge of a chorus)
  • choralis – connected to the choir
  • chorus – chorus (large group of singers)
  • coryphæus – leader of the chorus (in a Greek theatre)