Motet - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Motet :  (noun)

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

Based on WordNet 2.0

Motet : \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.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Motet

playrapport: Direkt från det uppskjutna mötet:   ... http://bit.ly/6oGgkc
martparve: Kui oled teinud ühe lolluse, pole mõtet seda teise lollusega parandada proovida. Tubli, sotsid.
livedoorcliphot: YouTube - verboket さんのチャンネル: Motet: Dardant désir: a capella, 3 verschillende teksten (frans+la... http://bit.ly/7B52ig
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