Leitmotif

What do we mean by leitmotif?

A melodic passage or phrase, especially in Wagnerian opera, associated with a specific character, situation, or element. noun

A dominant and recurring theme, as in a novel. noun

A guiding theme; in Wagnerian opera, a marked melodic phrase or short musical passage which always accompanies the reappearance of a certain person, situation, abstract idea, or allusion in the course of the play; a sort of musical label. Also called Leading motive. noun

A recurring theme in the activities of a person or group. noun

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

A recurring theme. noun

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

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

A recurring theme.

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Words that are spelled similarly to leitmotif:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word leitmotif:
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Consonant match to leitmotif:
leitmotiv.

Words that sound like leitmotif:
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