noun
- plural of motet; short pieces of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied
Usage: musical term
Examples
- The choir performed several Renaissance motets during the service.
- Bach composed numerous motets for church ceremonies.
- The concert featured motets by Palestrina and Byrd.
- Students studied the structure of medieval motets in music class.
- The cathedral’s acoustics were perfect for performing motets.
- She specialized in singing soprano parts in classical motets.