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Motif (Noun)

Meaning 1

A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Theme

Hypernyms

  • Idea

Hyponyms

  • Topos

Meaning 2

A design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Motive

Hypernyms

  • Pattern
  • Figure

Meaning 3

A theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Motive

Hypernyms

  • Musical Theme
  • Melodic Theme
  • Idea

Hyponyms

  • Obligato
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