Motivically

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In accordance with, or by means of, a motif. not-comparable

    "In contrast to the motivically imprinted accompagnato, however, in which the motive has a purely accompanying function, the arioso often contains motivic imitation between the vocal and instrumental parts."

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"In contrast to the motivically imprinted accompagnato, however, in which the motive has a purely accompanying function, the arioso often contains motivic imitation between the vocal and instrumental parts."

Etymology

From motivic + -ally.

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