Leitmotif

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:musical
thematic device
gptkbp:appliesTo music analysis
gptkbp:defines a recurring musical theme associated with a particular idea, character, or place
gptkbp:etymology from German 'Leitmotiv', meaning 'leading motif'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leitmotif
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Star_Wars
gptkb:The_Ring_Cycle
gptkbp:originatedIn German Romantic opera
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Richard_Wagner
gptkbp:relatedTo theme and variations
Motif
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Richard_Wagner
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:opera
classical music
film score
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dredg
gptkb:Wotan's_Spear_Motif
gptkb:El_Cielo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7