Lay and Motet

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Lay noun - A short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment.

Usage example: she sang a short lay in dedication to her husband

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Motet and lay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Motet" instead a noun "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Motet noun - An unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century.

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Lay and motet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead a noun "Motet".

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