loopingmotif
nounUK /ˈluːpɪŋ məʊˈtiːf/
US /ˈluːpɪŋ moʊˈtiːf/
A looping motif is a small pattern that repeats over and over.
The wallpaper had a looping motif of tiny blue flowers.
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2. A short musical phrase that keeps coming back in a piece of music.
The composer built the song around a looping motif in the strings.
3. A repeated theme or idea in a story, film, or artwork.
The director uses a looping motif of clocks to show time passing.
4. A recurring shape or movement in dance or animation.
The dancers moved in a looping motif across the stage.