LEITMOTIF

leitmotiv, leitmotif

(noun) a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner’s operas)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

leitmotif (plural leitmotifs)

(music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.

A recurring theme.

Source: Wiktionary


Leit"mo*tif", n. Etym: [G.] (Mus.)

Definition: See Leading motive, under Leading, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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