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motif (81 synonym found)

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ornamental motif

fimbriation

characterization

catastrophe

rubric

gimmick

period style

main point

welt

foreground detail

skirting

selvage

denouement

contrivance

point at issue

subplot

point in question

valance

incident

rising action

leitmotif

fimbria

argument

setting

frill

subject matter

beading

complication

continuity

binding

concern

matter in hand

architectonics

ornament

twist

bordure

ruffle

focus of attention

switch

architecture

concept

peripeteia

basis

foil

fringe

chapter

essence

anagnorisis

episode

style

background detail

thematic development

recognition

edging

figure

falling action

local color

repeated figure

living issue

fable

convention

furbelow

decorative style

color

motive

leitmotiv

flounce

secondary plot

bordering

gist

galloon

decorative composition

focus of interest

mythos

background

frilling

national style

decoration

subject of thought

hem

trimming

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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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