一种多音对位法的合唱乐曲,圣歌,经文歌
Motet \Mo*tet"\, n. [F., a dim. of mot word; cf. It. mottetto, dim. of motto word, device. See {Mot}, {Motto}.] (Mus.) A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
motet n : an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century