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- DictionaryLeit·mo·tif/ˈlītmōˌtēf/
noun
- 1. a recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation: "there are two leitmotifs in his score marking the heroine and her Fairy Godmother"
1. : an associated melodic phrase or figure that accompanies the reappearance of an idea, person, or situation especially in a Wagnerian music drama. 2. : a dominant recurring theme.
LEITMOTIV definition: 1. a phrase or other feature that is repeated often in a work of art, literature, or music and that…. Learn more.
A leitmotif or Leitmotiv (/ ˌ l aɪ t m oʊ ˈ t iː f /) is a "short, recurring musical phrase" associated with a particular person, place, or idea. It is closely related to the musical concepts of idée fixe or motto-theme . [2]
Leitmotif, a recurring musical theme appearing usually in operas but also in symphonic poems. It is used to reinforce the dramatic action, to provide psychological insight into the characters, and to recall or suggest to the listener extramusical ideas relevant to the dramatic event.
A frequently recurring bit of melody, usually in opera, associated with a person, thing, or emotion; Leitmotiv is German for “leading theme.” The leitmotif may be heard in the instrumental or the vocal part.
The noun leitmotif is most useful for talking about music, and it usually comes up in the context of classical music, whenever a particular phrase or tune is repeated. The word comes from the German Leitmotiv, which literally means "lead motif," or "guiding motif."
LEITMOTIV meaning: 1. a phrase or other feature that is repeated often in a work of art, literature, or music and that…. Learn more.
A leitmotif in something such as a book or film or in a person's life is an idea or an object which occurs again and again.
noun. /ˈlaɪtməʊtiːf/ (also leitmotiv) (from German) (music) a short tune in a piece of music that is often repeated and is connected with a particular person, thing or idea. Want to learn more?
a unifying or dominant motif; a recurrent theme: A leitmotif in science fiction is the evolving relationship between humans and machines.
