/ Dictionary / Index M motet: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: mo•tet Pronunciation: (mō-tet'), [key] — n. Music. a vocal composition in polyphonic style, on a Biblical or similar prose text, intended for use in a church service. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: motet (Thesaurus) mote spoon moth Related Content Daily Word Quiz: censure Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language