Motet

Word MOTET
Character 5
Hyphenation mo tet
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Motet"

What do we mean by motet?

A polyphonic composition based on a sacred text and usually sung without accompaniment. noun

In music: noun

A vocal composition in somewhat strict polyphonic style, having a Biblical or similar prose text, and intended to be sung in a church service. noun

Any vocal work in harmony intended for use in a church service; an anthem. noun

A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem. noun

A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem. noun

An unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century noun

A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

Insignifcant piece that just does nothing for God's sake. Urban Dictionary

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The word "motet" in example sentences

It is from "Il Ritorno di Tobia" that the so-called motet, "Insanae et Vanae Curae," is adapted, and the "Storm Chorus" immediately follows a fine soprano air in F minor and major, sung by Anna in the original work, a portion of which forms the beautiful second subject (in F) of the "Insanae." ❋ Hadden, J Cuthbert (1902)

That evening's magnificent de Victoria concert culmi nated in Mr. Kyr's electrifying polychoral motet for chorus, soloist and strings, "A Time for Song." ❋ Brett Campbell (2011)

Most impressively, the ensemble switched effortlessly between the flowing, unmetered style of chant and the measured harmonies of unaccompanied polyphony, like William Cornysh's gorgeous motet "Ave Maria Mater Dei." ❋ Charles Downey (2010)

The choir sang Monteverdi's Mass for four voices, the Gregorian propers for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (Ordination took place at the parish Vigil Mass) and motet Christus Resugens by Richafort. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Note: the Vespers service, one Psalm, and one motet are missing, so the packet will be more than 200 pages once complete. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It was a great moment near the end of the colloquium when it became clear that the three-choir polyphonic complexity scheduled for the last motet was not really viable. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Here is a recording of a motet, Let Thy Merciful Ears, by Thomas Mudd, from the first Mass of the Colloquium, sung by all attendees with about 5 mins of rehearsal on the night when everyone arrived. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Countless treasures await us, including lectures by Dr. William Mahrt and Fr. Frank Phillips, an organ recital by Brother Jonathan Ryan of St. John Cantius, a new motet by Chicago's own Kevin Allen, not to mention fellowship with old friends and new. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Two of his choral pieces were performed at Sunday's Cantate Chamber Singers and Maryland State Boychoir concert at St. Paul's Lutheran Church - the oratorio "A Crown of Stars," which the CCS commissioned and first performed in its premiere, in 2006, and a short motet, "Sing, O Daughter of Zion," premiered here by the boychoir. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The mass setting is Palestrina's Missa Tu es Petrus, and the offertory motet is an 8-part Venetian setting of Iubilate Deo by Giovanni Gabrieli. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So if there is a motet to sing, it can only be sung following the propers of the Mass. ❋ Unknown (2009)

James Whitbourn's magisterial motet He carried me away in the spirit moved as a great procession, approaching and receding into the distance, while the glacial tone clusters of Peter Klatzow's Three Spiritual Nocturnes sparkled like the chilly winter weather outside. ❋ Unknown (2012)

It's a pity because, a few moments of unruliness apart, the performances of both the masses here are thoughtful and beautifully shaped, and neither the plainchant-based Missa de Beata Maria Virgine nor the parody mass Missa Surge Propera, based upon a Palestrina motet, has been recorded many times before. ❋ Unknown (2011)

It is now ready for on-line viewing, minus the Vespers and one motet but it still comes in at 200 pages. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's based on a part of a motet-cycle by Josquin (which Cinquecento sing as a prelude) and seems to have been designed to showcase Willaert's talent as a contrapuntalist – each section of the mass contains a double canon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At the heart is Byrd's Mass for Five Voices, dating from the 1590s when he was a Catholic recusant, paired with Palestrina's richly woven motet Tu es Petrus, written for Rome and sounding slightly pallid and earthbound here. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Daniel Abraham's fine Bach Sinfonia and lutenist Ronn McFarlane brought all of Vivaldi's music for lute and strings -- two concertos and two trio sonatas -- to the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center on Saturday and rounded out the program with a motet and two of his other concertos, and two of McFarlane's own compositions. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani, who had sounded uncomfortable and under pitch in the Vivaldi motet, redeemed herself here with a soulful and heartfelt performance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"The motet sound tends to be smoother, washing over you." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Five motets follow the mass, together with a motet in Willaert's memory composed by another pupil, Cipriano de Rore. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Luis Armando] is a motete. ❋ Zayayin26 (2023)

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