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Motet
is always a great word to know.
So is root. Does it mean:
| sequence of notes or chords indicating completion of a composition, section, phrase |
| fundamental tone of a compound tone or of a series of harmonies |
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Word Origin & History
motet
"choral composition on a sacred text," late 14c., from O.Fr. motet (13c.), dim. of mot "word," from L. mutum "grunt, murmur."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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