The distinctive new musical form of the thirteenth century, the motet, was
A) a sacred polyphonic chant of four melody lines performed during a liturgy.
B) typically sung by two male and two female voices.
C) a polyphony typically consisting of two or three melody lines sung in Latin and French.
D) developed by Franco of Cologne.

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The motet was a distinctive musical form of the thirteenth century characterized by being a polyphony, typically consisting of two or three melody lines. These lines were often sung in different languages, with Latin and French being common choices, reflecting the motet's development as a more complex form of sacred music that incorporated secular elements.

The Distinctive New Musical Form of the Thirteenth Century, the Motet