MOTET RELATIVE' The term 'MOTET RELATIVE' is a crossword solution which refers to the musical form of a CANTATA, which is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment. Cantatas are typically composed of several movements, usually in the form of arias, recitatives, and choruses, and often include both sacred and secular texts. They originated in Italy during the Baroque period and were popularized by Johann Sebastian Bach. The term 'MOTET RELATIVE' is used to describe the close relationship between the two musical forms, as both are vocal compositions with instrumental accompaniment.