Associations to the word «Leitmotiv»

Wiktionary

LEITMOTIV, noun. Alternative form of leitmotif

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle