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Definitions for: Motet [n] an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
Webster (1913) 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.
See Also: composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music
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