Definitions for motet

motet mo·tet

Spelling: [moh-tet]
IPA: /moʊˈtɛt/

Motet is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in motet (emott).

Definitions for motet

noun

  1. a vocal composition in polyphonic style, on a Biblical or similar prose text, intended for use in a church service.

Origin of motet

1350-1400; Middle English Middle French; see mot, -et

Examples for motet

At vespers, the choir sang a motet, and the Magnificat in German, besides leading the congregation in some hymns.

It is in contrapuntal style, like the motet, and is usually sung a capella.

On no account would they use the organ to accompany a motet.

The character and scope of the German motet are thus described by Spitta, vol.

A motet of Kuhnau's was given at Zittau under his direction.

The text is taken from the Old Testament, together with part of a hymn or a chorale, and Bach called it a motet.

Madam Bruna, an Italian singer, sung the motet, and was well accompanied.

His master also of course made him write an enormous amount of vocal music, and he had to produce a motet every week.

De Linant gave me words proper to the subject, and in a week after I had received them the motet was finished.

The order on this occasion was a prelude on the organ, then a motet, then the kyrie, which was preceded by a prelude on the organ.

Word Value for motet
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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