Idea

Of music and air.   May also be referred to as melodic theme, musical theme and theme.

(music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it".

This concept's ID is @1~37568

Contains

  • statement 2 facts

    (music) the presentation of a musical theme; "the initial statement of the sonata".

  • variation 2 facts

    A repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished.

  • motive 1 facts

    A theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music.