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yes, a theme is a complete musical idea, a motive may be as short as just a few notes, or a recurring rhythm. It can be any fragment of a musical idea that comes back again and again throughout a piece. So, a whole theme can often be broken down into many distinct motives.

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What term in opera for music represents a character a theme or an idea?

Leit-motif refers to the musical theme associated with a person, place or idea.


What are phrases that are dependent upon each other to produce a complete musical idea called?

Phrases that are dependent upon each other to produce a complete musical idea are called "musical phrases" or "musical motifs." These phrases often work together to create a cohesive theme or structure within a composition, with each phrase building upon or contrasting with the others. When combined, they contribute to the overall narrative or emotional expression of the piece.


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a theme and variations. (Apex) !/


What composed the theme?

The theme in musical compositions depends. In a canon, the theme is the sepquence of notes that keeps repeating itself. This is also slightly true for everything else.


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One notable musical composition that presents a theme from a nonmusical source is "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Modest Mussorgsky. Originally composed for piano and later orchestrated by Maurice Ravel, the piece was inspired by an art exhibition featuring works by the artist Viktor Hartmann. Each movement represents a different artwork, capturing its essence through music, thus translating visual art into a musical narrative. This composition exemplifies the interplay between visual and auditory experiences.