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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmotivico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mo-ti-vi-co
"Gli elementi motivici nel dipinto sono evidenti."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a motif, especially in music or art.
"The composer's motivic development throughout the symphony showcases his innovative approach to thematic transformation." - 2
Pertaining to the use of motifs in a particular context.
"The motivic elements in the painting reflect the artist's recurring themes of nature and human emotion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'motivic' is derived from the word 'motive', which comes from the Latin 'motivus', meaning 'causing motion'. The suffix '-ic' is used to form adjectives indicating a relationship. The term has evolved in musical contexts to refer to the characteristics of a motif, particularly in the analysis of musical compositions since the late 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Motivic" is said worldwide
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motifique
Transliteration: moti-fik
"Les éléments motifique dans la symphonie sont remarquables."
motivisch
Transliteration: mo-ti-vish
"Die motivischen Elemente in der Musik sind sehr einprägsam."
motivico
Transliteration: mo-ti-vi-co
"Gli elementi motivici nel dipinto sono evidenti."
motívico
Transliteration: mo-tí-vi-co
"Los elementos motívicos en la obra son fascinantes."
motívico
Transliteration: mo-tí-vi-co
"Os elementos motívicos na música são muito expressivos."
मोटिविक
Transliteration: motivik
"संगीत में मोटिविक तत्व महत्वपूर्ण हैं।"
动机的
Transliteration: dòngjī de
"音乐中的动机的元素非常重要。"
모티프의
Transliteration: motipeu-ui
"음악에서 모티프의 요소는 매우 중요하다."
モティーフの
Transliteration: motīfu no
"音楽におけるモティーフの要素は非常に重要です。"
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