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phonascus

phōnascus, i, m., = φωνασκός (singing-master; hence),
  • A teacher of singing and declamation: phonascus assum vocis suscitabulum, Varr. ap. Non. 176, 30; Suet. Ner. 23: dare operam phonasco, id. Aug. 84; Quint. 11, 3, 22.—
  • II A musical director, chorister: psalmorum hic modulator et phonascus, Sid. Ep. 4, 11.

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