an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
双语例句
1. The children are learning to sing the motet.
孩子们在学唱赞美诗.
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用作名词 (n.)
The children are learning to sing the motet. 孩子们在学唱赞美诗。
The motet was the most important musical genre of the 13th century and an essential vehicle for the development of polyphony. 经文歌是13世纪最重要的音乐类型，也是发展复调音乐的基本工具。
