Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In music, a leading motive (which see, under
leading ).
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- noun Alternative form of
leitmotif .
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- noun a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
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Examples
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While Wagner never used the word leitmotiv to describe his own operas, it is a clearly discernible technique in his music which has influenced many other composers.
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While Wagner never used the word leitmotiv to describe his own operas, it is a clearly discernible technique in his music which has influenced many other composers.
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While Wagner never used the word leitmotiv to describe his own operas, it is a clearly discernible technique in his music which has influenced many other composers.
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While Wagner never used the word leitmotiv to describe his own operas, it is a clearly discernible technique in his music which has influenced many other composers.
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One little group of notes (l) I have seen described as a leitmotiv; and if it is one, I should like to know what it stands for.
Richard Wagner Runciman, John F 1913
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One little group of notes (_l_) I have seen described as a leitmotiv; and if it is one, I should like to know what it stands for.
Richard Wagner Composer of Operas John F. Runciman 1891
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To give order to this new concept of opera, Wagner invented the leitmotiv, which is a relatively short melodic idea that represents a certain character, thing, or idea.
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To give order to this new concept of opera, Wagner invented the leitmotiv, which is a relatively short melodic idea that represents a certain character, thing, or idea.
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To give order to this new concept of opera, Wagner invented the leitmotiv, which is a relatively short melodic idea that represents a certain character, thing, or idea.
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To give order to this new concept of opera, Wagner invented the leitmotiv, which is a relatively short melodic idea that represents a certain character, thing, or idea.
dameaning commented on the word leitmotiv
a beautiful word to say aloud......
May 25, 2009
bilby commented on the word leitmotiv
I don't know, sounds like an eastern European football team to me.
May 25, 2009