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Motet

Motet Meaning & Definition
Motet Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Motet?

[n] an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century

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See Also | composition | musical composition | opus | piece | piece of music

Motet In Webster's Dictionary

\Mo*tet"\, n. [F., a dim. of mot word; cf. It. mottetto, dim. of motto word, device. See {Mot}, {Motto}.] (Mus.) A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

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