Meaning of Motet | Babel Free
moʊˈtɛtDefinitions
A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
Equivalents
Examples
“Singing their holiday concert from memory, the group sounded confident and expressive in pieces ranging from a medley of Barry Manilow songs to renaissance motets.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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