theme ***
melodic theme
musical theme
idea *****

The development of the rhythmic and melodic and emotional themes.

The horn section then becomes prominent, introducing other riffs and main melodic themes.

I stepped into the inferno, following the melodic theme.

"Just walking through the grounds I often thought of melodic themes or ideas."

Furthermore, individuals more open prefer a greater number of melodic themes in a work of music.

He uses the interval of the minor third as the main melodic theme.

The same melodic theme appears in each, though in different keys and arrangements.

I wasn't sure there was a central melodic theme.

One came away from the music without a melodic theme in mind, but with a strong memory of volatile, tossing energy.

The opening movement begins with a soft bassoon solo which introduces the main melodic theme.