A short MUSICAL IDEA.
profit motive
Their primary motive was the desire for economic gain.
So he didn't get shot
To use as a hunting lodge
Russia's motive in supporting Serbia during the crisis of 1914 was to protect its Slavic ally and maintain its influence in the Balkans against Austria-Hungary.
short musical idea
A motive is a short musical idea.A short musical idea.
A musical motive is typically a short, distinctive melodic or rhythmic idea that serves as a building block for a composition. It is characterized by its memorable quality and can be repeated or developed throughout a piece. Anything that does not refer to a short, identifiable musical idea or lacks a clear melodic or rhythmic pattern would not describe a musical motive. Examples that describe longer passages or entire themes would also not qualify.
short musical idea
As a composer develops a musical idea she may use fragmentation as a way to shorten the musical motive.
motive
The reason for playing softly.
I think it is a motive.
create variation in a musical motive by shortening it.
A short musical idea can be called a number of things. It can be called a phrase or motif for example.
The musical term that describes the loudness or softness of a sound is dynamics.
having a musical motive specific for each main character