| motet | (n) เพลงที่ขับร้องประสานเสียงในโบสถ์, Syn. hymn |
| motet | (n) an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century |
| Motet | 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |