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See Leading motive, under Leading, a.

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  1. n. See Leading motive, under Leading, a.
  2. n. a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
  3. n:100 n a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)