Mottetto

Example:In the Renaissance era, motets and motettoes were popular forms of sacred vocal music.

Definition:A form of medieval and Renaissance vocal music with one or more vocal parts, often set to a sacred text.

Example:The cathedral choir was renowned for their performances of sacred vocal music and motettoes.

Definition:Music composed primarily for performance in religious contexts, often with multiple vocal parts.

Example:The composer was known for his mastery of polyphonic vocal composition, which included motettoes.

Definition:A musical composition for multiple vocal parts that are designed to interweave and contrast independently.