motivic

English

Etymology

From motif +‎ -ic.

Adjective

motivic (not comparable)

1. (music) Used as, or relating to, a motif.
   • 1988 April 8, Dennis Polkow, “Cross Dreams”, in Chicago Reader‎^[1]:

     In fact, Tucker's use of parallel motion and open fourths as a central motivic element particularly reminded me of Stravinsky's sacred music, especially the quieter sections of Symphony of Psalms and the Mass.

Related terms

• motivational