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Motet Moderate

Motet has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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

2

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

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
musical composition
Rhyming Words
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