Motif
01
モチーフ, デザイン
a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme
例
The dress was adorned with a floral motif that gave it a vintage charm.
そのドレスは花のモチーフで飾られており、ヴィンテージの魅力を与えていました。
She chose a nautical motif for her beachwear collection.
彼女はビーチウェアのコレクションに海をテーマにしたモチーフを選んだ。
02
モチーフ, 主題
a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work
例
The motif of the " hero's journey " is a common theme in many epic tales, symbolizing the protagonist's growth and transformation.
「英雄の旅」のモチーフは、多くの叙事詩的な物語で共通のテーマであり、主人公の成長と変容を象徴しています。
The recurring motif of darkness and light in the novel underscores the contrast between good and evil, as well as the protagonist's internal struggles.
小説における闇と光の繰り返されるモチーフは、善と悪の対比、そして主人公の内面的な葛藤を強調しています。
03
a short musical idea or pattern that is repeated or developed within a composition
例
The symphony opens with a simple motif that recurs throughout the piece.
Beethoven 's Fifth Symphony is built around a four-note motif.
