Motif

//moʊˈtiːf//

"Motif" in a Sentence (6 examples)

The repeated triplets are the most prominent motif in that movement of the symphony.

Tom painted the room in a jungle motif.

This year's runaway hit is Nigeria's jersey, mainly lime green with a black-and-white wing motif on the sleeves.

Birds are a common motif in Yiddish poetry and song.

She adds the ornaments are the stars of the store: everything from hand-blown glass baubles to sports-themed pieces, and even movie motif ornaments.

See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?

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