pre-intone, v. Eccl.
(priːɪnˈtəʊn)
[pre- A. 1.]
trans. To intone the introductory part of (a melody) in a low voice for the officiant, who then intones it aloud.
| 1853 Dale tr. Baldeschi's Ceremonial 67 They accompany the Officiant to his seat, and stand before him..until the first Cantor shall have pre-intoned to him the first antiphon. Ibid., The first Cantor pre-intones the Hymn for the Officiant. |