Motet
[mәu'tet]
Definition
(noun.) 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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Definition
(n.) A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
Checker: Mandy
Definition
n. a sacred cantata of several unconnected movements as a solo trio chorus fugue &c.: a choral composition having a biblical or similar prose text.—n. Motet′tist a composer of such.
Editor: Samantha