motet

/moʊˈtɛt/
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Other forms: motets

Definitions of motet
  1. 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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    type of:
    composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music
    a musical work that has been created
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