Word: leitmotif
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: leit
mo
tif
Definition: A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
Morphemes:
Affix: leitmotif
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: leiten
Language: de
Decoded: leiten
Meaning: to lead
Affix: Motiv
Language: de
Decoded: Motiv
Meaning: motif