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Motet

//moʊˈtɛt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

    "Singing their holiday concert from memory, the group sounded confident and expressive in pieces ranging from a medley of Barry Manilow songs to renaissance motets."

  2. 2
    an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century wordnet

Etymology

From French motet.

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