Motivic

Synonyms for "motivic"

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The thematic and motivic works of Mozart and Schubert are basically quite similar.

Source: tatoeba (5144251)

In fact, Tucker's use of parallel motion and open fourths as a central motivic element particularly reminded me of Stravinsky's sacred music, especially the quieter sections of Symphony of Psalms and the Mass.

Source: wiktionary

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