schola

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Originally, a musical school attached to a monastery or church. Also known as a schola cantorum.
  2. Today, a group of musicians, particularly one which specializes in liturgical music.

Word forms

schola scholas scholae

Etymology

From Latin schola. Doublet of school and shul.

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