leitmotif in French
leitmotif in French is leitmotiv, fil conducteur, fil rouge — leitmotif means a melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
leitmotif in French
leitmotiv
(music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
leitmotiv
(by extension) A recurring theme.
fil conducteur
(by extension) A recurring theme.
fil rouge
(by extension) A recurring theme.
thème récurrent
(by extension) A recurring theme.
What does "leitmotif" mean?
- noun A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
- noun A recurring theme.
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What is "leitmotif" in French?
"leitmotif" in French is leitmotiv, fil conducteur, fil rouge. leitmotif means: A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
Are there other ways to say "leitmotif" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "leitmotif": leitmotiv, fil conducteur, fil rouge, thème récurrent.
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