Definition of leitmotif in English:

leitmotif

(also leitmotiv)

nounˈlʌɪtməʊˌtiːfˈlaɪtmoʊˌtif

A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.
（音乐或文学作品）主题，主旨
there are two leitmotifs in his score marking the heroine and her Fairy Godmother
Example sentencesExamples
- The work abounds in leitmotivs, the most important of which are those relating to Holmes and Watson.
- The constant struggle to make a living in the arts in New Zealand runs like a leitmotiv throughout the book.
- The key leitmotiv throughout Richard Hooker's writings is the concept of order.
- The book of Jonah is a leitmotif in this novel for illustrating this idea.
- As a result, his body and its ailments become the leitmotif of the novel.
Synonyms
subject, subject matter, theme, issue, matter, point, talking point, question, concern, argument, discussion, thesis, text, concept, field, area, keynote

Origin

Late 19th century: from German Leitmotiv, from leit- 'leading' (from leiten 'to lead') + Motiv 'motive'.

Definition of leitmotif in US English:

leitmotif

(also leitmotiv)

nounˈlītmōˌtēfˈlaɪtmoʊˌtif

A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.
（音乐或文学作品）主题，主旨
there are two leitmotifs in his score marking the heroine and her Fairy Godmother
Example sentencesExamples
- The constant struggle to make a living in the arts in New Zealand runs like a leitmotiv throughout the book.
- The key leitmotiv throughout Richard Hooker's writings is the concept of order.
- The book of Jonah is a leitmotif in this novel for illustrating this idea.
- The work abounds in leitmotivs, the most important of which are those relating to Holmes and Watson.
- As a result, his body and its ailments become the leitmotif of the novel.
Synonyms
subject, subject matter, theme, issue, matter, point, talking point, question, concern, argument, discussion, thesis, text, concept, field, area, keynote

Origin

Late 19th century: from German Leitmotiv, from leit- ‘leading’ (from leiten ‘to lead’) + Motiv ‘motive’.

词汇	leitmotif
释义	Definition of leitmotif in English: leitmotif (also leitmotiv) nounˈlʌɪtməʊˌtiːfˈlaɪtmoʊˌtif A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation. （音乐或文学作品）主题，主旨 there are two leitmotifs in his score marking the heroine and her Fairy Godmother Example sentencesExamples The work abounds in leitmotivs, the most important of which are those relating to Holmes and Watson. The constant struggle to make a living in the arts in New Zealand runs like a leitmotiv throughout the book. The key leitmotiv throughout Richard Hooker's writings is the concept of order. The book of Jonah is a leitmotif in this novel for illustrating this idea. As a result, his body and its ailments become the leitmotif of the novel. Synonyms subject, subject matter, theme, issue, matter, point, talking point, question, concern, argument, discussion, thesis, text, concept, field, area, keynote Origin Late 19th century: from German Leitmotiv, from leit- 'leading' (from leiten 'to lead') + Motiv 'motive'. Definition of leitmotif in US English: leitmotif (also leitmotiv) nounˈlītmōˌtēfˈlaɪtmoʊˌtif A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation. （音乐或文学作品）主题，主旨 there are two leitmotifs in his score marking the heroine and her Fairy Godmother Example sentencesExamples The constant struggle to make a living in the arts in New Zealand runs like a leitmotiv throughout the book. The key leitmotiv throughout Richard Hooker's writings is the concept of order. The book of Jonah is a leitmotif in this novel for illustrating this idea. The work abounds in leitmotivs, the most important of which are those relating to Holmes and Watson. As a result, his body and its ailments become the leitmotif of the novel. Synonyms subject, subject matter, theme, issue, matter, point, talking point, question, concern, argument, discussion, thesis, text, concept, field, area, keynote Origin Late 19th century: from German Leitmotiv, from leit- ‘leading’ (from leiten ‘to lead’) + Motiv ‘motive’.
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