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- [moh-tet]
- /moʊˈtɛt/
- /məʊ.ˈtet/
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- [moh-tet]
- /moʊˈtɛt/
Definitions of motet word
- noun motet a vocal composition in polyphonic style, on a Biblical or similar prose text, intended for use in a church service. 1
- noun motet A short piece of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied. 1
- noun motet choral piece 1
- noun motet a polyphonic choral composition used as an anthem in the Roman Catholic service 0
- noun motet a contrapuntal, polyphonic song of a sacred nature, generally unaccompanied 0
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Origin of motet
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; see mot, -et
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Parts of speech for Motet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
motet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
motet usage trend in Literature
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