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leitmotif

The correct spelling is leitmotif.

How to pronounce leitmotif

/ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/
noun

IPA: /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/

Say it like: Lay-tmo-tif

The correct spelling is leitmotif. A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
  2. 2.A recurring theme.

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