leitmotif

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/    美 /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/|/ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/|/ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtɪv/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
    — In Wagner's operas, especially his cycle of four operas known collectively as the Ring cycle, the leitmotif did not simply label or point to one particular character or object but rather conjured up a realm of ideas.
  2. A recurring theme. broadly
    — People have pointed out the influence of Wagner’s music on my work. Certainly I do not disclaim this influence. In particular, I followed Wagner in the use of the leitmotif, which I carried over into the work of language.

词形变化

leitmotifs plural leitmotiv alternative leit-motif alternative

词源

From German Leitmotiv (“leading motif”), from leiten (“to lead”) + Motiv (“motif”), originally used to describe Wagnerian opera. The spelling was influenced by motif.
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