leitmotiv

• Sustantivo que designa una frase melódica o tema recurrente en una obra musical, especialmente asociado a un personaje, idea o situación determinados, como se emplea célebremente en las óperas de Wagner.

A noun referring to a recurring melodic phrase or theme in a musical composition, especially one associated with a particular character, idea, or situation, as famously used in Wagner's operas.

1. Recurring musical themeC1formalart

   A short, recurring musical phrase associated with a particular person, idea, or situation, especially in the operas of Richard Wagner.

   Leitmotiv musical

   • The leitmotiv for the hero appears every time he enters the stage.
   • Wagner's Ring cycle is famous for its complex network of leitmotivs.
   • The composer used a dark, descending leitmotiv to signify impending doom.

   Sinónimosmotiftheme

2. Recurring theme in art or literatureC1formal

   A dominant or recurring theme or motif in a literary, artistic, or other creative work.

   Leitmotiv (tema recurrente)

   • The leitmotiv of betrayal runs throughout the novel.
   • In the film, the color red serves as a visual leitmotiv for danger.
   • The director used a leitmotiv of water to represent change and renewal.

   Sinónimosmotifrefrainthemetrope