Associations to the word «Motet»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

MOTET, noun. An unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats