What is another word for leitmotiv?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪtmə͡ʊtˌɪv] (IPA)

Leitmotiv is a term in music that refers to a recurring theme or melody that represents a particular character or idea. However, in literature and other artistic mediums, it has come to refer to a recurring theme or motif that appears throughout a work. Synonyms for leitmotiv include recurring theme, dominant theme, running theme, central motif, pervasive idea, and persistent trope. Other similar terms might include through-line, thread, or connecting motif. Essentially, all of these terms seek to capture the idea of a recurring element that ties together various aspects of the work, providing a unifying force that helps to make the piece feel cohesive and meaningful.

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Usage examples for Leitmotiv

Thus, like a "leitmotiv," the murmuring of the water interrupts the course of the story.
"Contemporary Russian Novelists"
Serge Persky
This is the "leitmotiv" of all the theories that the characters in the book preach.
"Contemporary Russian Novelists"
Serge Persky
The race heresy has been the leitmotiv of all political controversies in the Empire.
"German Problems and Personalities"
Charles Sarolea

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