Part of speech: Noun
an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century
Categories: Musical composition, Opus, Composition, Piece, Piece of music
The word "motet" comes from French motet.
English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.