Emblematic form of motet (5)

I believe the answer is:

totem

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'emblematic form' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'of motet' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates an anagram (the answer comes from or 'of' the letters).
'motet' with letters rearranged gives 'TOTEM'.

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(Other definitions for totem that I've seen before include "Symbol given (undue) respect" , "Motet (anag.)" , "Symbolic pole" , "Sign" , "emblem of tribe?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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