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motif
The definition of a motif is a primary or recurring theme.
(noun)An example of a motif is a house decorated with the theme of horses.
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See motif in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a main element, idea, feature, etc.; specif.,
- a main theme or subject to be elaborated on or developed, as in a piece of music, a book, etc.
- a repeated figure in a design
- motive (sense )
Origin: Fr: see motive
See motif in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.b. A dominant theme or central idea.
- Music A short rhythmic or melodic passage that is repeated or evoked in various parts of a composition.
- A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration. See Synonyms at figure.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: , from Old French, motive; see motive
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