motivic en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English motif Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English motivic From motif + -ic.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Used as, or relating to, a motif.
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.
1988 April 8, Dennis Polkow, “Cross Dreams”, in Chicago Reader:
- (not-comparable) Pertaining to a motive.