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  1. motif:


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Detailed Translations for motif from English to German

motif:


Translation Matrix for motif:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- motive; theme

Synonyms for "motif":


Related Definitions for "motif":

  1. a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration1
  2. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work1
  3. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music1

Wiktionary Translations for motif:

motif
noun
  1. decorative figure that is repeated in a design
  2. music: short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work
  3. recurring or dominant element; a theme

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
motif Motiv motief — 3.
motif Motiv motif — (Arts) Sujet, intention générale.
motif Rhythmus motif — (Musique) Phrase de chant, idée primitive qui domine dans tout le morceau.