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motif

/moʊˈtiːf/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A recurring theme, idea, or sequence of events in literature, art, or music.

Pronunciation
  1. /moʊˈtiːf/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with motif
grief , relief , sief , thief
Homophones
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  1. Motif (fabric) (English) : A decorative pattern or design on fabric.

  2. Motif (music) (English) : A musical theme or melody.

Variants
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motif , motific , motifs
Forms
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motifs, motif's, motifs'

Etymology
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From French motif, meaning 'motive' or 'theme'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'motif' comes from the French word for 'motive' or 'theme'.

  2. In literature, motifs can be recurring symbols, characters, or plot devices.

  3. In music, motifs can be recurring melodies or themes that are developed throughout a composition.

  4. The use of motifs in literature, art, and music can help create a sense of unity and coherence in a work.

Related Concepts
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  1. Motif-and-theme analysis: A literary analysis technique that identifies and explores the recurring motifs and themes in a work of literature.

  2. Archetypal motifs: Common themes or motifs that recur in literature, art, and mythology, such as the hero's journey or the quest for the holy grail.

Quotes
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  1. In retrospect, it is now clear that the alien invasion "motif" in 1950s science fiction movies reflected the Cold War atmosphere of the period.

    - Paul A. Cantor,{it}Gilligan Unbound{/it},2001

  2. The branding is done by combining a commercial trademark with one or another subcultural "motif", a subculture the buyer belongs to or wants to join: surfing, skateboarding,  …

    - John Seabrook,{it}New Yorker{/it},20 Sept. 1999

  3. … a hip awareness of its own cheesy implausibility, right down to the music: The thunderously orchestrated score uses "Itsy Bitsy Spider" as a "motif".

    - {it}People{/it},29 July 2002

  4. The first-class scowl, shaved head and scars on his right shoulder and biceps fit the tough-guy "motif", but it's a facade.

    - Ric Bucher,{it}ESPN{/it},28 May 2001
Culture
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In literature, motifs can be symbolic, such as the rose representing love in Shakespeare's plays. In art, motifs can be recurring images, like the use of skulls in Day of the Dead art. In music, motifs can be recurring melodies or themes, like the opening sequence in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

How to Memorize "motif"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a recurring pattern or sequence of events in your mind.
    - Imagine a theme that is repeated throughout a piece of literature or artwork.

  2. associate

    - Associate the motif with a specific image or symbol to help remember its meaning.
    - Think of a memorable phrase or sentence that represents the motif.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the motif, such as an acronym or a memorable phrase.
    - Use a rhyme or a song to help remember the motif.

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