thematic transformation

The process of altering a theme to change its character without losing its essential identity; another term for it is 'thematic metamorphosis'.

The structure is built upon a musical idea called the theme which is played at the start of the piece. The theme can be as short as 8 bars in length or can be much longer. It usually consists of a memorable melody with an accompaniment of some sorts.

Thematic development The process of revealing a theme's capacities and brining them to fulfillment. The principle of elaborating or varying a musical idea is pervasive in Western music, and it is also found in melody-oriented styles of many Far Eastern and Middle Eastern musics.

The ability to develop a clear description by expanding and reinforcing primary themes with pertinent information and examples.

1. : of, relating to, or constituting a theme. 2. a. : of or relating to the stem of a word.

A process of alteration in essential attributes and functions of a natural or man-made system. The result of a process of change of form. It happens when one thing, fact or idea is converted into another. The process of completely changing the character or appearance of something in order to improve it.

Thematic means concerned with the subject or theme of something, or with themes and topics in general.

Examples of Theme Topics: Love, Justice/Injustice, Family, Struggle, the American Dream, Wealth, Inhumanity Examples of Themes: People risk their own identity to find love; Power corrupts humanity; Without empathy, there can be no justice.

A theme is a musical idea, a central argument in a musical thesis, if you will. As such, themes often comprise the bulk of a phrase, but some themes are less than a phrase, and others occupy a period or other multi-phrase shape.

Definitions of musical theme. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition. synonyms: idea, melodic theme, theme.

Thematic means concerned with the subject or theme of something, or with themes and topics in general.

relating to or based on subjects or a theme: In her study, the author has adopted a thematic rather than a chronological approach.