About The Word Motet
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Motet
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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
Synonyms | Synonyms for Motet: Related Terms | Find terms related to Motet: 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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