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the initial or primary melody of a musical composition
or
(as in "theme song") music that is most repeated in a film, television series, or other theatrical production
- I smile every time I hear the Simpson’s theme music.
- I could almost hear the Star Wars theme music playing in my head as I stood on the stage.R.J. Palacio -- Wonder
- the theme tunes from a few popular TV showsDarren Shan -- A Living Nightmare
- The band started playing "My Girl," the squad theme song,Sarah Dessen -- Dreamland
- The theme is announced in the first measures.
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as in: theme of the novel Define
a basic idea that underlies what is being said or done -- especially in a literary or artistic work
as in: musical theme
Define
the initial or primary melody of a musical composition
or
(as in "theme song") music that is most repeated in a film, television series, or other theatrical production
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