motet

• n. 圣歌，赞美诗；赞歌

来自古法语motet,经文歌，来自拉丁语muttire,咕哝，嘀咕，拟声词，词源同mot,mutter.-et,小词后缀。

motet (n.)

"choral composition on a sacred text," late 14c., from Old French motet (13c.), diminutive of mot "word" (see mot).

1. The children are learning to sing the motet.

孩子们在学唱赞美诗.

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

The children are learning to sing the motet.

孩子们在学唱赞美诗.

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