leitmotiv
noun
- Definition
- a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'leitmotiv'.
- Synonyms
- leitmotif
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9