See also: leitmotiv

German

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Etymology

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From leiten (to lead) + Motiv (motif)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯tˌmoˈtiːf/
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Noun

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Leitmotiv n (strong, genitive Leitmotivs, plural Leitmotive)

  1. (music) leitmotif

Declension

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Descendants

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  • English: leitmotif
  • Spanish: leitmotiv

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