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Motif

Motif Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Motif? [n] a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors [n] a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme" [n] a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music Synonyms \| Synonyms for Motif: motive \| theme Related Terms \| Find terms related to Motif: action \| anagnorisis \| angle \| architectonics \| architecture \| argument \| atmosphere \| background \| background detail \| basis \| beading \| binding \| bordering \| bordure \| burden \| case \| catastrophe \| chapter \| characterization \| color \| complication \| concept \| concern \| continuity \| contrivance \| convention \| decoration \| decorative composition \| decorative style \| denouement \| design \| detail \| development \| device \| edging \| element \| episode \| essence \| fable \| falling action \| figure \| fimbria \| fimbriation \| flounce \| focus of attention \| focus of interest \| foil \| foreground detail \| form \| frill \| frilling \| fringe \| furbelow \| galloon \| gimmick \| gist \| head \| heading \| hem \| idea \| incident \| issue \| leitmotif \| leitmotiv \| line \| list \| living issue \| local color \| main point \| matter \| matter in hand \| meat \| mood \| motive \| movement \| mythos \| national style \| ornament \| ornamental motif \| pattern \| period style \| peripeteia \| phrase \| plan \| plot \| point \| point at issue \| point in question \| problem \| question \| recognition \| refrain \| repeated figure \| rising action \| rubric \| ruffle \| scheme \| secondary plot \| selvage \| setting \| skirting \| slant \| story \| structure \| style \| subject \| subject matter \| subject of thought \| subplot \| substance \| switch \| text \| thematic development \| theme \| tone \| topic \| touch \| trimming \| twist \| valance \| welt See Also \| design \| figure \| idea \| idea \| melodic theme \| musical theme \| obbligato \| obligato \| pattern \| theme \| thought Motif In Webster's Dictionary \Mo"tif\, n. [F.] Motive. \Mo`tif"\, n. [F.] 1. In literature and the fine arts, a salient feature or element of a composition or work; esp., the theme, or central or dominant feature; specif. (Music), a motive. This motif, of old things lost, is a favorite one for the serious ballade. --R. M. Alden. The design . . . is . . . based on the peacock -- a motif favored by decorative artists of all ages. --R. D. Benn. 2. (Dressmaking) A decorative appliqu['e] design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.

Motif Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Motif?

[n] a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors
[n] a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
[n] a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music

Synonyms | Synonyms for Motif: motive | theme

Motif In Webster's Dictionary

\Mo"tif\, n. [F.]
Motive.


\Mo`tif"\, n. [F.]
1. In literature and the fine arts, a salient feature or
   element of a composition or work; esp., the theme, or
   central or dominant feature; specif. (Music), a motive.

         This motif, of old things lost, is a favorite one
         for the serious ballade.              --R. M. Alden.

         The design . . . is . . . based on the peacock -- a
         motif favored by decorative artists of all ages.
                                               --R. D. Benn.

2. (Dressmaking) A decorative appliqu['e] design or figure,
   as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.

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