motet

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

In music:

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

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

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

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

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