MOTET

motet

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

motet (plural motets)

A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

Anagrams

• motte, totem

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*tet", n. Etym: [F., a dim. of mot word; cf. It. mottetto, dim. of motto word, device. See Mot, Motto.] (Mus.)

Definition: A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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