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1. A Leitmotif in music is a recurring melodic phrase used to suggest a character, thing, or idea. It accompanies each reappearance of a particular character, or its sounding may suggest a particular allusion, situation or theme in the background. 2. In the literary sense, a Leitmotif may be an often repeated image in a literary work.

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The Leitmotif is generally associated with German composer Richard Wagner, having its beginnings in Wagnerian operas.

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