Het hoofdthema
Example: Het hoofdthema van het concert bleef de hele avond hangen.
Definition
"Het hoofdthema" in music refers to the main theme or central melody that is prominently featured and repeated throughout a musical piece. It often serves as the core idea around which variations and developments are structured, making it memorable and recognizable to the audience.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het hoofdthema" combines "hoofd," meaning 'main' or 'head,' and "thema," derived from the Greek word 'thema,' meaning 'subject' or 'topic.' Together, they literally mean 'the main theme,' highlighting its importance as the principal musical idea.
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"Het hoofdthema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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the main theme