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

Words are cheap. The biggest thing you can say is 'elephant'.
Charlie Chaplin