motif
noun
/moʊˈtiːf/
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- A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
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aihe,
kuvio
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- A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
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aihe
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- (music) A short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
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aihio,
motiivi
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