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Leitmotif

LITE-moe-teef

[German, leading motif]

A recurring motif in a composition (usually an opera) which represents a specific person, idea, or emotion. This term was first applied to the operas of Richard Wagner.


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Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:14:48