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themes

9 definitions • 6 examples
1
the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc.:

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The theme of loss runs through most of his novels.
2
a song or tune that is played several times in a film, etc. and represents a character, situation, etc.:

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a short, simple tune on which a piece of music is based
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a musical form in which a theme is played and then repeated several times with small changes:

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5
to design something according to a particular theme (= subject), or to relate it to a particular place or time:

Examples:

The attraction had been themed as a haunted mansion.
theme something up You can theme a party up however you want.
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the topic of discussion or writing:

Examples:

The theme of the conference was the changing role of women in modern society.
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A theme is also the main idea of a work of literature or art.
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a short, simple tune on which a piece of music is based
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Theme and variation is a musical form in which a theme is played and then repeated several times with small changes in interesting ways.

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