motif

motivo, tema

Idea, immagine o caratteristica che compare più volte in una storia o in un’opera d’arte.

In inglese semplice: An idea, image, or feature that appears repeatedly in a story or work of art.

• Water is a recurring motif in her paintings.
• The novel uses the motif of a locked door.
• Several motifs connect the stories in this collection.

Come si usa: motif in something (Birds are a common motif in his poems.)

Sinonimi: theme, recurring element

Espressioni comuni: recurring motif, central motif, motif of something

motivo, disegno

Forma o immagine ripetuta in una decorazione.

In inglese semplice: A shape or picture repeated in a decorative design.

• The wallpaper has a leaf motif.
• Small flower motifs decorate the edge of the cloth.
• She chose a geometric motif for the tiles.

Sinonimi: design, pattern

Espressioni comuni: floral motif, decorative motif, geometric motif

motivo musicale

Breve melodia o gruppo di parole che si ripete in diversi punti di un brano musicale.

In inglese semplice: A short tune or group of words repeated in different parts of a piece of music.

• The piano repeats a short motif.
• The opening motif returns near the end.
• She built the song around two simple motifs.

Sinonimi: musical phrase

Espressioni comuni: musical motif, melodic motif, repeat a motif