"motivic" meaning in All languages combined

See motivic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From motif + -ic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|motif|ic}} motif + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} motivic (not comparable)
  1. (music) Used as, or relating to, a motif. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music Related terms: motivational
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