leitmotif
/ˈɫaɪtmoʊˌtif/
a recurring theme or element throughout a work
“The green light serves as a leitmotif in The Great Gatsby.”
Origin: German Leitmotiv from leiten to lead + Motiv motive
/ˈɫaɪtmoʊˌtif/
a recurring theme or element throughout a work
“The green light serves as a leitmotif in The Great Gatsby.”
Origin: German Leitmotiv from leiten to lead + Motiv motive