Associations to the word «Leitmotif»

Wiktionary

LEITMOTIF, noun. (music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
LEITMOTIF, noun. A recurring theme.

Dictionary definition

LEITMOTIF, noun. A melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas).

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury