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Catholic Word of the Day: MOTET, 02-12-13
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| 02-12-13
| Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary
Posted on 02/12/2013 8:08:53 AM PST by Salvation
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MOTET
A polyphonic musical composition, probably of secular origin but based on a sacred text. It came into liturgical use in the thirteenth century. In its classical form it is based on the Gregorian tones of the Mass, to which it belongs. For some time instrumental accompaniments were used. But Pope St. Pius X in a motu proprio encouraged a return to older traditions. Allegri, Bach, Handel, and Mozart have composed some of the best specimens of the motet.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; History; Theology
KEYWORDS: catholic; music
Of special interest to musicians, vocalists, choirs.
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posted on
02/12/2013 8:09:01 AM PST
by
Salvation
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posted on
02/12/2013 8:12:36 AM PST
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: Salvation
Oh.
I thought it meant an increase in tet.
As in, “May I have some mo tet?”
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posted on
02/12/2013 8:55:42 AM PST
by
Mad Dawg
(In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in aeternum.)
To: Salvation
What - no mention of Palestrina?
The master of the polyphonic motet?
Decide for yourself: Sicut cervus
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posted on
02/12/2013 9:28:58 AM PST
by
AnAmericanMother
(Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGS Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
To: Salvation
I ain’t got no motet.......................
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posted on
02/12/2013 10:18:29 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(Lincoln freed the slaves. Obama just got them ALL back......................)
To: Mad Dawg
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posted on
02/12/2013 10:19:34 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(Lincoln freed the slaves. Obama just got them ALL back......................)
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