leitmotiv meaning

UK US /ˈlaɪtmoʊtif/ 3 syllables

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

Definition of leitmotiv

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

    Synonyms: leitmotif

    Type of: tune

How to pronounce leitmotiv

leitmotiv is pronounced /ˈlaɪtmoʊtif/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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