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leit·mo·tif (leit·mo·tiv)
 leitmotif (leitmotiv)
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- pronunciation:
- laIt
mo
tif
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noun |
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a recurrent theme in a musical piece or literary work that is associated with a particular character, thing, or situation.
The poet uses volcanic imagery to convey the poem's leitmotif of repressed passion.- similar words:
- burden, chorus, melody, motif, refrain, strain, theme
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burden, motif |
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