Meaning Of The Word Motet

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motet in American English
a contrapuntal, polyphonic song of a sacred nature, generally unaccompanied
noun: a vocal composition in polyphonic style, on a Biblical or similar prose text, intended for use in a church service

motet in British English
noun: a polyphonic choral composition used as an anthem in the Roman Catholic service

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