maintheme

noun
UK /ˈmeɪn θiːm/
US /ˈmeɪn θiːm/

The main theme is the big idea that a story or song is mostly about.

The main theme of the book is friendship.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The main melody in a piece of music.

The orchestra played the main theme before the hero appeared.

3. The most important decoration or style in a room or party.

The party's main theme was outer space.

4. The central subject of a discussion or essay.

The main theme of the meeting was saving water.