noun
leitmotif
Leitmotif (noun) means a melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
noun
1
A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
2
A recurring theme.
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Etymology
From German Leitmotiv (“leading motif”), from leiten (“to lead”) + Motiv (“motif”), originally used to describe Wagnerian opera. The spelling was influenced by motif.
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What is the meaning of leitmotif?
"leitmotif" (noun) means a melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
What are the different meanings of leitmotif?
"leitmotif" has 2 main meanings: 1. A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera; 2. A recurring theme.