Meaning of MOTET
| Pronunciation: | | mow'tet
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[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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MOTET is a 5 letter word that starts with M. |
| | See Also: | | composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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