Motet

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A polyphonic composition based on a sacred text and usually sung without accompaniment.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In music:
  • n. A vocal composition in somewhat strict polyphonic style, having a Biblical or similar prose text, and intended to be sung in a church service.
  • n. Any vocal work in harmony intended for use in a church service; an anthem.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • 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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