What is another word for motif?
Pronunciation:
[ mə͡ʊtˈiːf], [ məʊtˈiːf], [ m_əʊ_t_ˈiː_f]
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Similar words for motif:
- artifact (noun)
- central theme (noun)
- chorus (noun)
- design (noun)
- figure (noun)
- matter (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- point (noun)
- subject (noun)
- symbol (noun)
- symbolic representation (noun)
- theme (noun)
- topic (noun)
- tune (noun)
- other relevant words (verb)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Motif:
n.
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- art nouveau,
- camp,
- brushwork,
- arts and crafts,
- baroque,
- agitprop,
- main feature,
- aquatint,
- art deco,
- abstract expressionism,
- the avant-garde.
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- counterpoint,
- excerpt,
- descant,
- flourish,
- crescendo,
- arpeggio,
- breakbeat,
- cadence,
- coda,
- accompaniment,
- part.
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- arrangement,
- argyle,
- check,
- chronology,
- coloration,
- configuration,
- column,
- array,
- articulation,
- arabesque.
- under songs,
- under song,
- undersongs,
- main sections,
- ritornelles,
- under-song,
- under-songs,
- recurrent verses.
- pattern,
- chorales,
- slogan,
- tipoff,
- matter,
- symbol,
- theme,
- slogans,
- leitmotifs,
- Re-presentation,
- main idea,
- nitty gritty,
- chorus,
- point,
- subject,
- principal object,
- idea,
- chorale,
- diapason,
- field of reference,
- musical theme,
- song,
- motifs,
- tip off,
- thing,
- Effigies,
- matter at hand,
- Melodia,
- leitmotif,
- device,
- recurrent verse,
- keynotes,
- numeral,
- thought,
- matter in hand,
- topic,
- figure,
- melodic theme,
- point at issue,
- Ritornelle,
- tune,
- painting,
- design,
- Foci,
- Undersong,
- Melodies,
- name of game,
- main section.
- name the game,
- pro-positions,
- pro position,
- main ideas,
- pro positions,
- nittygritty,
- nuts bolts,
- name game.
v.
• Other relevant words: (verb)Other synonyms:
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- leitmotiv.
- flounce,
- head,
- bordering,
- taste,
- scheme,
- character,
- point in question,
- melody,
- direction,
- essence,
- mood,
- chapter,
- root word,
- manner,
- falling action,
- mode,
- list,
- action,
- continuity,
- badge,
- digit,
- atmosphere,
- color,
- twist,
- background detail,
- incident,
- gist,
- heading,
- quality,
- cause,
- element,
- main point,
- train,
- organization,
- thread,
- paper,
- refrain,
- time,
- layout,
- story-line,
- skirting,
- report,
- valance,
- base,
- ornament,
- architecture,
- contrivance,
- episode,
- furbelow,
- construction,
- course,
- Anagnorisis,
- ruffle,
- development,
- delineation,
- recognition,
- fashion,
- incentive,
- motivation,
- bottom,
- affair,
- measure,
- Bordure,
- selvage,
- frill,
- air,
- format,
- beading,
- substance,
- edging,
- drapery,
- Galloon,
- burden,
- foil,
- peripeteia,
- story,
- setting,
- convention,
- plot,
- hem,
- note,
- focus of attention,
- metre,
- detail,
- content,
- form,
- beat,
- insignia,
- touch,
- number,
- trimming,
- line,
- rising action,
- rhythm,
- shape,
- style,
- bar,
- welt,
- catastrophe,
- reason,
- mythos,
- tenor,
- switch,
- architectonics,
- make up,
- movement,
- concern,
- characteristic,
- rubric,
- drift,
- emblem,
- gimmick,
- inducement,
- angle,
- stem,
- plan,
- radical,
- characterization,
- root,
- Frilling,
- fable,
- meat,
- local color,
- fringe,
- slant,
- fimbria,
- sign,
- strain,
- denouement,
- crest,
- business,
- case,
- complication,
- background,
- subplot,
- cipher,
- decoration,
- subject of thought,
- tone,
- phrase,
- composition,
- need,
- binding.
How to use "Motif" in context?
in literature
A motif is a recurrent theme or idea in a work of literature. Most motifs are found in the literature of ancient cultures, where common themes of mythology and religion were expressed. In more recent times, motifs have been identified in works of twentieth century writers.
In ancient times, motifs were identified by scholars based on their appearances and patterns. Themes that appeared frequently were termed common motifs. In more recent times, researchers have identified recurring ideas and images in literature. These motifs are oftenassociated with a particular theme or message.
Paraphrases for Motif:
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Reverse Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
leitmotif.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
basis, justification, matter, topic, Foci.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Noun, singular or mass
motivation, theme.
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Noun, singular or mass
Homophones for Motif:
- midwife, mouth off, monotype, modify, meditative, mud puppy, motive, mid-off, mat up, meat pie, meadow pea, mutative, mount up, matte up, muddy up, mudhif, matt-up, man and wife, manitoba, mdiv, mouth bow, Minamata Bay, made-up, mud pie.
Hyponym for Motif:
n.
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communication
theme, idea, musical theme, melodic theme.
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communication
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