motetus moe-TAY-toos Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Latin ] Definition Medieval term for the second voice of the motet, the first voice added above the tenor. The term was also used to denote the entire composition. See Also [Latin] duplum Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:18:14