motet
noun
- one of the most important forms of polyphonic music from about 1220 to 1750
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /moʊˈtɛt/
noun
Etymology: From French motet.
- A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
“Singing their holiday concert from memory, the group sounded confident and expressive in pieces ranging from a medley of Barry Manilow songs to renaissance motets.”