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mu·si·cal theme
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Princeton's WordNet
theme, melodic theme, musical theme, ideanoun
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition
"the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
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musical theme
A musical theme is a recurring melody, rhythm, harmonic progression or melody that is central to a piece of music. It often characterizes particular sections of a composition and plays a crucial role in developing the structure of the piece. Themes may be developed, varied, or return in their original form throughout the work, providing continuity, structure, and a recognizable identifier for the piece or segments of it.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of musical theme in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of musical theme in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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