Leitmotif

/lˈe‍ɪtmətˌɪf/

/ˈɫaɪtmoʊˌtif/

Leitmotif

a theme that appears in a literary or musical piece several times and is associated with a particular person, idea or object

synonyms : leitmotiv

Examples

1. This two note leitmotif is perfect not only for its menacing simplicity but also for its functionality.

2. leitmotifs, darkmotifs, you get it.

3. Its military efficiency has since then been a leitmotif of history studies.

4. which leads me to my final answer: a darkmotif is a hidden leitmotif.