O desenvolvimento do motivo
Example: O desenvolvimento do motivo na peça revela a profundidade do tema central.
Definition
"O desenvolvimento do motivo" in music refers to the process of elaborating, transforming, and expanding a short melodic or rhythmic idea throughout a piece, revealing the depth and complexity of the central theme by varying and exploring its musical potential.
Etymology
The phrase "o desenvolvimento do motivo" comes from Portuguese, where "desenvolvimento" means development or unfolding, and "motivo" means motif or musical idea. It literally translates to 'the development of the motif.' This term is used to describe how composers creatively build on a basic musical idea. Did you know? The concept of motif development has been central to Western classical music since the Classical period.
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the development of the motif