Het thema
Example: Het thema van het muziekstuk blijft de hele tijd herkenbaar.
Definition
"Het thema" in music refers to the main subject or melody of a piece that is recognizable throughout the composition. It serves as the central idea that is often repeated or developed, providing coherence and identity to the music.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het thema" comes from the Greek word 'thema,' meaning 'something laid down' or 'a proposition.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, keeping its sense of a central topic or subject, especially in art and music.
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"Het thema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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