Motivic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Motivic is an adjective meaning (music) Used as, or relating to, a motif.
Meaning
(music) Used as, or relating to, a motif.
Example Sentences
In fact, Tucker's use of parallel motion and open fourths as a central motivic element particularly reminded me of Stravinsky's sacred music, especially the quieter sections of Symphony of Psalms and the Mass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include motific, motifemic, thematic, melodic, motographic, moraic.
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