 motif |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors | |
| Related terms: | design anthemion | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (music,fine art) a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music | |
| Synonyms: | motive | |
| Related terms: | theme obbligato | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (fine art,writing) a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work | |
| Synonyms: | theme | |
| Examples: | "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme" |
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| Related terms: | idea topos | |
| Similar spelling: |
modify motive |
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