Choral compositions are musical pieces written for a choir to perform. Motets, cantatas, odes, and sonatas are all examples of choral compositions. A motet is a polyphonic sacred vocal composition, usually with Latin text, while a cantata is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment. An ode is a lyric poem that is typically of a serious or meditative nature, and a sonata is a piece of music for one or two instruments.