theme
/θi:m/
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Definition
Noun:
- A subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation: A main idea or subject that is being discussed, described, or represented.
- A unifying or dominant idea, motif, or recurrent element in a work of art, literature, or discussion: A central, often recurring concept that ties a piece together.
- A short melody or musical phrase that is developed in a composition: In music, a principal subject that is stated and then varied.
- (Linguistics) The stem of a word: The part of a word to which inflections are added.
Verb:
- To give a particular, often unifying, subject or setting to something: To design or organize something around a central topic or motif.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The theme of the conference is "Innovation for the Future."
- Love and loss are common themes in her poetry.
- The composer introduced a beautiful theme in the first movement.
- In the word "running," "run" is the theme.
Verb:
- The party was themed around a 1920s speakeasy.
- They themed the children's bedroom with a space exploration motif.
Advanced Usage
"Theme and variations" (Music): A compositional form where a theme is stated and then followed by a series of altered versions.
- The orchestra performed a brilliant set of theme and variations.
"Theme park": A large amusement park with rides, shows, and attractions based on a unifying idea or group of ideas.
- We spent the weekend at a famous theme park.
Variants and Related Words
- Thematic (Adjective): Relating to or constituting a theme.
- The professor gave a thematic analysis of the novel.
- Theme song (Noun): A song or melody associated with a particular television show, film, or performer.
- Everyone recognizes the theme song from that classic TV show.
Synonyms
- Subject: The topic of a discussion, piece of writing, or artistic work.
- Topic: A matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation.
- Motif: A distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition.
- Leitmotif: A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.
Related Phrases
- On theme: Consistent with or relevant to the central subject.
- Her costume was perfectly on theme for the masquerade ball.
Related Idioms
- A recurring theme: An idea or subject that appears repeatedly.
- In his speeches, economic justice is a recurring theme.
Noun
- (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
- thematic vowels are part of the stem
- an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
- he got an A on his composition
- (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
- the theme is announced in the first measures
- the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it
- a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
- it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme
- the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
Verb
- provide with a particular theme or motive
- the restaurant often themes its menus