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motif (81 synonym found)

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anagnorisis

architectonics

architecture

argument

background

background detail

basis

beading

binding

bordering

bordure

catastrophe

chapter

characterization

color

complication

concept

concern

continuity

contrivance

convention

decoration

decorative composition

decorative style

denouement

edging

episode

essence

fable

falling action

figure

fimbria

fimbriation

flounce

focus of attention

focus of interest

foil

foreground detail

frill

frilling

fringe

furbelow

galloon

gimmick

gist

hem

incident

leitmotif

leitmotiv

living issue

local color

main point

matter in hand

motive

mythos

national style

ornament

ornamental motif

period style

peripeteia

point at issue

point in question

recognition

repeated figure

rising action

rubric

ruffle

secondary plot

selvage

setting

skirting

style

subject matter

subject of thought

subplot

switch

thematic development

trimming

twist

valance

welt

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Definition of motif:

(n) : a recurring or dominant element; a theme; a short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work

"see how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?"

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Definition of motif:

(n) : a recurring or dominant element; a theme; a short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work

"see how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?"

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