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Leitmotif

Description:

A leitmotif is a recurring theme or symbol that represents a specific character, idea, or situation in a piece of literature, music, or art. It is a technique often used to enhance the overall meaning and structure of a work.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. An often-repeated musical phrase or theme that is associated with a particular character, place, or event.
2. A recurring idea, symbol, or motif in any form of artistic expression.
3. A dominant or central theme that consistently appears throughout a literary or artistic work.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Leitmotifs are commonly used in film scores to represent different characters or emotions, creating a sense of unity and coherence within the movie.

Local Usage:

In the local theater production, the director cleverly incorporated leitmotifs that captured the essence of each major character, making the play even more memorable.

Sample Sentences:

1. The leitmotif associated with the evil queen played softly as she entered the scene, evoking a sense of foreboding.
2. The recurring leitmotif of a falling feather throughout the movie served as a powerful symbol of fleeting beauty and fragile moments.
3. In his book, the author makes use of a leitmotif of clocks ticking in the background, symbolizing the relentless passage of time.

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