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motifrecurring theme, subject, or idea: the motif of the song
Not to be confused with:motive – motivation; ground; cause; reason: Her motive was questionable.mo·tif M0440500 (mō-tēf′)n.1. a. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.b. A dominant theme or central idea.2. Music A short rhythmic or melodic passage that is repeated or evoked in various parts of a composition.3. A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration. See Synonyms at figure.4. A recurrent pattern either of molecular sequence, usually of nucleotides or amino acids in proteins, or of molecular structure that usually corresponds to specific biological activity.
[French, from Old French, motive; see motive.]motif (məʊˈtiːf) n1. (Music, other) a distinctive idea, esp a theme elaborated on in a piece of music, literature, etc2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a distinctive idea, esp a theme elaborated on in a piece of music, literature, etc3. (Art Terms) Also: motive a recurring form or shape in a design or pattern4. (Clothing & Fashion) a single added piece of decoration, such as a symbol or name on a jumper, sweatshirt, etc[C19: from French. See motive]mo•tif (moʊˈtif)
n. 1. a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work. 2. a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design. [1840–50; < French; see motive] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  motif - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decorationmotivepattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" | | 2. | motif - a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of musicmotivemelodic theme, musical theme, theme, idea - (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"obbligato, obligato - a persistent but subordinate motif | | 3. | motif - a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"themeidea, thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"topos - a traditional theme or motif or literary convention; "James Joyce uses the topos of the Wandering Jew in his Ulysses" |
motifnoun1. design, form, shape, decoration, ornament wallpaper with a rose motif2. theme, idea, subject, concept, leitmotif the motif of magical apples in fairytalesmotifnounAn element or a component in a decorative composition:design, device, figure, motive, pattern.Translationsmotif
motif, in music: see motivemotive
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, in music, a short phrase or passage of two or more notes and repeated or elaborated throughout the composition. The term is usually used synonymously with figure.
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motif (mōtēf`), in literature, term that denotes the recurrent presence of certain character types, objects, settings, or situations in diverse genres and periods of folklore and literature. Examples of motifs include swords, money, food, jewels, forests, oceans, castles, dungeons, tests of skill or wisdom, journeys, separations and reunions, chaos brought to order. Motifs are not restricted to literature. Hans von Wolzogen coined the term leitmotiv [Ger.,=guiding motive] to describe Richard Wagner's use of a recurring musical phrase to reinforce the emotional impact of characters, situations, and themes in his operas. The visual arts often rely on motifs to communicate deeper levels of meaning: The bison and deer painted on the walls of the caves at Lascaux represent both threat and survival, superior strength or speed, and food supply; the endlessly rocking cradle in D. W. Griffith's film Intolerance suggests rebirth and the inescapable frailties of the human condition (see symbolsymbol,
sign representing something that has an independent existence. The most important use of symbols is in language. To say so, however, does not solve the perennial philosophical questions as to the nature of the linguistic sign.
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[Gr. arch=first, typos=mold], term whose earlier meaning, "original model," or "prototype," has been enlarged by C. G. Jung and by several contemporary literary critics.
..... Click the link for more information. ).MotifA part or element repeated in an ornamental design.  Motif in literature, the simplest unit of meaning in myths and tales, which cannot be further divided, for example, the motif of the abduction of the bride. A combination of several motifs constitutes the plot (fabula) or story (siuzhet). There are often similar motifs in the epics of different nations. Folklore motifs may also be used in later periods. In modern literature, motifs are the simplest units of story (siuzhet) development: they may be dynamic, moving the plot (fabula) forward, or static and descriptive but indispensable for the story (siuzhet). The significance of a motif depends not on its own meaning but rather on its role in the artistic structure. motifA principal repeated element in an ornamental design.motif1. a distinctive idea, esp a theme elaborated on in a piece of music, literature, etc. 2. a recurring form or shape in a design or pattern MotifThe standard graphical user interface and window managerfrom OSF, running on the X Window System.MotifThe graphical user interface (GUI) endorsed by the Open Software Foundation. Motif became the standard graphical interface for Unix workstations. Although it is still used, numerous other graphical interfaces have become more popular (see KDE and GNOME). See Open Group.
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motif (mō-tēf′)n.1. a. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.b. A dominant theme or central idea.2. Music A short rhythmic or melodic passage that is repeated or evoked in various parts of a composition.3. A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration.4. A recurrent pattern either of molecular sequence, usually of nucleotides or amino acids in proteins, or of molecular structure that usually corresponds to specific biological activity.motif A short, conserved cluster of amino acids or nucleotides which share structural and usually functional similarity on a macromolecule; a 3-dimensional structure of gene product/protein with known or implied functions, often inferred from the cDNA sequence.
Protein motifs
DNA binding, leucine zipper, membrane spanning, zinc finger.motif (of a PROTEIN) a specific combination of SECONDARY STRUCTURES exhibiting a characteristic three-dimensional structure and often associated with a particular function. For example, the coiled-coil motif, comprising of two or more helices wound around each other. This is found in the GLYCOPROTEIN of EBOLA VIRUS and has a role in entry of the virus into host cells. Also the ZINC FINGER which comprises of an α helix and two β strands forming a finger-like structure held together by a zinc ion.Patient discussion about motifQ. What other illnesses are similar to asthma? I am 45 years old. My doctor suspects I might have adult asthma but there has yet been a final diagnosis made. What other problems might this be?A. Before diagnosing someone as asthmatic, alternative possibilities should be considered. A clinician taking a history should check whether the patient is using any known bronchoconstrictors (substances that cause narrowing of the airways, e.g., certain anti-inflammatory agents or beta-blockers). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which closely resembles asthma, is correlated with more exposure to cigarette smoke, an older patient, and decreased likelihood of family history of atopy. Your physician should examine these possibilities as well before diagnosing. More discussions about motifLegalSeemotiveMOTIF
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Synonyms for motifnoun designSynonyms- design
- form
- shape
- decoration
- ornament
noun themeSynonyms- theme
- idea
- subject
- concept
- leitmotif
Synonyms for motifnoun an element or a component in a decorative compositionSynonyms- design
- device
- figure
- motive
- pattern
Synonyms for motifnoun a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decorationSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of musicSynonymsRelated Words- melodic theme
- musical theme
- theme
- idea
- obbligato
- obligato
noun a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic workSynonymsRelated Words |