Question

what is a motet? (1 point) a sacred text set to music, usually combining several voices with different melodies in complex, beautiful patterns a german art song a musical work in which the main subject is stated by multiple voices and then developed in many ways a musical story

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a motet, we analyze each option:

• A German art song is a "lieder", so the second option is incorrect.
• A musical work with a main subject stated by multiple voices and developed is a fugue, so the third option is incorrect.
• A musical story is an opera or a ballad - like narrative work, not a motet, so the fourth option is incorrect.
• A motet is a sacred text set to music, typically with multiple voices having different melodies in complex, beautiful patterns.

Answer:

A. a sacred text set to music, usually combining several voices with different melodies in complex, beautiful patterns