LEITMOTIF


Meaning of LEITMOTIF in English

[ 'lʌɪtməʊˌti:f ]

(also leitmotiv )

■ noun a recurring theme in a musical or literary composition.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Leitmotiv , from leit- 'leading' + Motiv 'motive'.

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