motif

1. A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.

   See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?

   Motiv

   моти́вmotív

   a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work

2. A short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.

   Motiv

   моти́вmotív

3. A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.

   Motiv

   моти́вmotív

   a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration

4. A decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.

5. The physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules.

6. A basic element of a move in terms of why the piece moves and how it supports the fulfilment of a stipulation.

7. In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

1. Tom painted the room in a jungle motif.

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2. Flowers and geometric motifs were painted on the interior walls.

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3. Tudor pennons were highly decorated with slogans and heraldic motifs.

   deDie Wimpel der Tudors waren reich dekoriert mit Wahlsprüchen und heraldischen Motiven.

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4. The repeated triplets are the most prominent motif in that movement of the symphony.

   deDie wiederkehrenden Triolen sind das hervorstechendste Motiv in diesem Satz der Sinfonie.

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5. Tessellations have been used to create decorative motifs in both textiles and architecture since ancient times.

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