The leading subject of a composition or a movement.
The subject of a sculpture or painting.
A theme is a central message or insight into life revealed through the literary work. It is a generalization about people or life that is communicated through the literary work. The theme may be stated directly or implied. There is usually no single correct statement of a work's theme, although there may be incorrect ones. A work that is meant only to entertain may have no theme at all.
"The central idea of the story or novel, a concept that is represented through the plot and through interaction among the characters. Theme is related to the idea that even though fiction is not a reflection of literal reality, it still may communicate a kind of truth about the way human beings act, think, or feel in a way that word-for-word truth cannot."
A principal melody, a basic point of melodic reference in a movement. There are usually at least two themes in even the simplest forms (themes I and II, or A and B); sonata and related forms may embrace theme groups.
The main melody of a composition (many works have more than one theme).
the central idea, concern, or view that a literary work explores
the main thought or idea of a work, such as patriotism, regret, or youth.
A self-contained melodic idea on which musical works are frequently based.
The main subject or content the lunch box and thermos display.
The central message or melody of a composition, usually a musical phrase or idea.
The overall topic of a map layer in which the spatial variation of a single phenomenon is illustrated (e.g., a vegetation theme map might illustrate vegetative areas such as hardwoods, conifers, and sage brush).
The main idea of a story. A theme must be written as a complete sentence. “Friendship” is an idea, but “Friends stick together” is a theme.
Particular part of a general topic that you have chosen or been assigned for research. A theme sets limits on the area to be investigated and the points that will be made.
the main idea of a piece of literature; what the work is about.
Melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition. Also subject. This melody, or theme, is one in a series of musical events in this work. The theme is a basic idea out of which subsequent musical events grow. Example: Brahms, Symphony No. 1, fourth movement Real Audio: 28K | 56K | About this album
In literary studies, theme refers to the underlying concepts or issues implicit in a work. In myth, the theme is latent and thus must be decoded by the reader. See "covert v. latent meaning."
n. the central subject of a work of art; a topic of discourse, discussion, etc.
melody that assumes importance in the development of a composition due to its continued use
The main thought expressed by a work, the meaning of the work as a whole. Essay questions may ask for discussion of the theme or themes of a work or may use the words "meaning" or "meanings."
the entity whose state or location is being described, or whose state is affected by an action (direct object of an action; subject in an intransitive sentence).
a recurring or dominant idea.
A subject or topic in artwork.
is the main idea or meaning behind a story.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition"
a central idea or comment that the work makes on the human condition
a central idea, running through the work
a common topic throughout the site
a complete sentence and a topic isn't
a complete sentence in which you move from a concrete or particular situation and generalize out to state the work's idea in such a way as to make it relevant to analogous situations during the work's era and in our own time
a consistent idea used throughout a room to create a feeling of completeness
a consistent idea used way the product is presented to the consumer at the point of sale
a cross-cutting topic across sectors
a good way of ensuring the pupils deal with in depth a particular topic
a great idea, and might be a good aid to those less prolific writers, who have ideas to contribute, but need a little help to get started
a major musical idea within a larger musical work
a major topic, stated in a noun phrase, such as "The Interplay of Filth and Desire
a message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work
a natural, unobtrusive part of a story
an idea or topic that a teacher and children can explore in many different ways
an idea that runs through a text
an idea, usually of some signal trend, some master conception, or a key distinction, like rationality and reason, for example
an story/character/idea that we can all relate to and recognize, like Snow White/Mickey/Conservation
a particular melodic or rhythmic motif that appears in the music whenever a certain event, usually the presence or entrance of a major character, occurs (see leitmotif)
a set of wallpaper, icons, cursors, and sound inspired by a common topic, such as you would find in movies, and games, etc
a small essay on a specific topic in relation to science fiction
a social and political application of Galbraith's idea of countervailing power
a specific kind of subject matter
a subject or topic relating to a specific area of investment which stands to benefit from changes in society or economic cycles
a thought or idea the author presents to the
a topic that is used to limit the validity of a set of topics and relations
a unifying topic, and might be a subject or an idea
A very short (often three or four notes) wisp of music that is a basis for or recurring theme in a piece of music. Example: Beethoven's 5th. The first four notes are the theme, and most everything after that is based on that theme.
A composed melody in a composition.
A topic that prevails throughout a Web site and is identifiable by a search engine. Many search engines use themes as part of their ranking system.
is the overall meaning we derive from the poem, story, play, essay
General term related to the overall subject area, topic, or category of a web site.
A central idea or abstract concept that is made concrete through representation in person, action, and image. Theme is not simply a subject or an activity, vice for instance, but a proposition, such as “Vice seems more interesting than virtue but turns out to be destructive.” Sometimes the theme is directly stated in the work, and sometimes it is given indirectly. There may be more than one theme in a given work. See Main idea, Thesis, Moral
a melody that forms the basis or starting point for a composition
A distinctive, memorable musical statement that serves as the basis for part or all of a longer composition.
Subject or topic conveyed in an advertisement.
a main musical idea of a composition
the main or controlling idea of a poem.
A data layer relating to a specific subject or topic of interest
the major selling idea that is the central premise of a marketing communications campaign.
what the poem is saying about its subject
The central idea, topic, or didactic quality of a work. Sidelight: Although theme is often used interchangeably with motif, it is preferable to recognize the difference between the two terms.(See also Burden) (Compare Content, Diction, Form, Persona, Style, Texture, Tone)
A statement of music associated with a particular person or event followed by restatements in varied forms.
phrase that serves as the subject, or melody for a given work, as in a fugue, or sonata. A conceptual idea that motivates a given work.
A melodic pattern constituting the basis of a musical composition.
Melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition. Also subject. Example: Brahms, Symphony No.1, fourth movement Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album This melody, or theme, is one in a series of musical events in this work. The theme is a basic idea out of which subsequent musical events grow.
Unifying or dominant idea
A musical idea on which all or part of a work may be based. The theme is usually a melody or melodic fragment. A single theme may be used as the basis for a set of variations. Most music is made up of at least several different themes.
A dominant idea made concrete through its representation by the characters, action, and imagery of the film.
An implicit or recurring idea
The main idea or the basic meaning of a literary work. The theme of a work is not the same as the works’ subject. Not all literary works can be said to express a theme. Theme generally is not a concern in those works that are told primarily for entertainment; it is of importance in those literary works that comment on or present some insight about the meaning of life. In some literary works the theme is expressed directly, but more often, the theme is implicit-that is, it must be dug out and thought about. A simple theme can often be stated in a single sentence. But sometimes a literary work is rich and complex, and a paragraph or even an essay is needed to state the theme.
The main idea of a piece of music.
n. 1. The topic or subject matter of a game. adj –atic. 2. Having rules and mechanics based on assumptions regarding the subject matter of the game. Often considered the opposite of abstract.
A subject matter for a design or collection. Details...
Abstract idea embodied in a literary work.
What the site's main topic is about.
The overall idea or emphasis of a page/scrapbook.
a significant abstract idea in a literary work. Example: a major theme of Joyce’s "Araby" is the boy’s initiation into adulthood.
The author's message about a topic within a text
is an overall subject idea, e.g., a western chase adventure.
Theme is sometimes used to indicate the subject of a work, frequently employed to designate its central idea or thesis. A theme may be stated directly or indirectly.
The general idea or meaning of a literary work. A theme may not always be explicit or easy to state, and a work of literature may contain more than one theme. Theme is generally the most important part of any literary INTERPRETATION. The theme of Ernest Hemingway's short story "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," for example, has been stated by X.J. Kenney as: "Solitary people need a place of refuge from their terrible awareness that their lives are essentially meaningless."
(1) a generalized, abstract paraphrase of the inferred central or dominant idea or concern of a work; (2) the statement a poem makes about its subject.
an underlying philosophical, social or spiritual message that gives the plot meaning and elevates the story to its essential, universal human ideas.
A common element, idea or color scheme used throughout a layout or scrapbook.
the central idea and what the story is about.
A theme is a collection of modules that address a global topic. For example, one of the themes in GROW is 'Effects of Water on Soils'. Under this theme, the user can learn from a series of modules that provides a learning experience in a variety of related topics on the influence of water on soils from K-12 level to graduate and professional levels. There are three key characteristics of themes: The hierarchy of knowledge in the themes provides learning flexibility and guided choices that allow a user to learn as much as he/she wants using the various modules in GROW. The modular structure allows users, in particular educators, to select modules from within a theme or from several themes to build his/her own library or a course. The themes and modules serve as gateways to links on similar topics.
A consistent kind of meaning. Time dramatic (subjective), made out of "real time" by performers.
a principal melodic subject in a musical composition branch of music which deals with its principles or methods, as distinguished from its practice.
is a central idea or statement that unifies and controls the entire work. The theme can take the form of a brief and meaningful insight or a comprehensive vision of life; it may be a single idea. Theme is the author's way of communicating and sharing ideas, perceptions, and feelings with readers, and it may be directly stated in the piece, or it may only be implied. Example: A theme of Shakespeare's Othello is jealousy.
an insight about life or human nature that the writer presents to the reader. Some works can have several themes.
(thŽm) n. 1. a topic of discourse, discussion, etc. 2. the central subject of a work of art. 3. a short, informal essay. return
A theme is a broad range of healthcare topics that of interest to the healthcare modernisation community, i.e. Clinical, Service themes. Several sites may be grouped under one theme.
The underlying idea/motif or intent used to create movement.
A melodic figure or phrase that is the basis for a composition or a section of a composition. Themes can and are repeated many times in many different formats and by many different voices or instruments. *Some very good examples of thematic presentation are the closing credits for any and all of the Star Wars movies. The ending music presents all the themes presented in the movie.
a relatively recent change in search engine ranking algorithms, theme-based engines essentially try to determine what a page is "about" — and to compare it to other pages that seem to be related to the same topic — and rank it highly for certain keywords that are determined to be related to that page theme.
The central meaning or dominant idea in a literary work. A theme provides a unifying point around which the plot, characters, setting, point of view, and other elements or a work are organized.
An idea based on a particular subject.
The central idea of a text; the core of meaning that ties it together.
the fundamental idea explored in a literary work.
A topic of discussion or writing; a major idea or proposition broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary or other work of art. Note: A theme may be stated or implicit, but clues to it may be found in the ideas that are given special prominence or tend to recur in a work.
The main idea, thesis or subject matter of a poem. Keats' Ode on a Grecian Urn, for example, deals with the permanence of art and the impermanence of life.
The musical subject of a piece (usually a melody), as in sonata form or a fugue. An extramusical concept behind a piece.
a controlling idea or a subject for philosophical reflection in a literary work. Themes can be mythical and archetypal (e.g., the fall of man, symbolic death and rebirth, a quest for knowledge) or moral and psychological (passion vs. reason, the futility of anger, the vanity of selfishness, the need for love, etc.). Thus the same themes can be found in works by different authors in different eras in a variety of genres and styles.
a melody that assumes importance in the development of a composition because of its central and continued use
The overall emphasis or idea of a page or scrapbook.
In music, a theme is the initial or primary melody. After the principal theme is announced, a second melody, sometimes called a countertheme or secondary theme, may play. In a three-part fugue, the principal theme is announced three times in three different voices -- soprano, alto, bass -- or some variation of that.
In literature, a theme is a broad idea in a story, or a message or lesson conveyed by a work. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work.
In the visual arts, a theme is a broad idea or a message conveyed by work done in a visual experience, such as a performance, a painting, or a motion picture. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a work.