Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is a leitmotif? Definition & Meaning A leitmotif is a short, repeatable musical idea linked to a specific character, place, object, relationship, or idea, which returns across a film to help you recognize that element and track how it changes. The word is linked to the German Leitmotiv, which is commonly explained as meaning… Continue reading What Is a Leitmotif in Film? Definition, Uses, and Examples Explained