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Prelude :: Prelude (v. t.) An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with overture..

Theme :: Theme (n.) A composition or essay required of a pupil.

Thematic :: Thematic (a.) Of or pertaining to the theme of a word. See Theme, n., 4..

Chaconne :: Chaconne (n.) An old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers as themes for variations..

Thematic :: Thematic (n.) Of or pertaining to a theme, or subject..

Scythemen :: Scythemen (pl. ) of Scythema.

Descant :: Descant (v. i.) A discourse formed on its theme, like variations on a musical air; a comment or comments..

Poetical :: Poetical (a.) Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments..

Thesis :: Thesis (n.) Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree..

Stem :: Stem (n.) The part of an inflected word which remains unchanged (except by euphonic variations) throughout a given inflection; theme; base.

Theme :: Theme (n.) A subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks; a proposition for discussion or argument; a text.

Ditty :: Ditty (v. t.) A saying or utterance; especially, one that is short and frequently repeated; a theme..

Fugue :: Fugue (n.) A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears..

Embreathement :: Embreathement (n.) The act of breathing in; inspiration.

Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection..

Theme :: Theme (n.) A noun or verb, not modified by inflections; also, that part of a noun or verb which remains unchanged (except by euphonic variations) in declension or conjugation; stem..

Rendering :: Rendering (n.) In art, the presentation, expression, or interpretation of an idea, theme, or part..

Motive :: Motive (n.) The theme or subject; a leading phrase or passage which is reproduced and varied through the course of a comor a movement; a short figure, or melodic germ, out of which a whole movement is develpoed. See also Leading motive, under Leading..

Matter :: Matter (n.) That with regard to, or about which, anything takes place or is done; the thing aimed at, treated of, or treated; subject of action, discussion, consideration, feeling, complaint, legal action, or the like; theme..

Dux :: Dux (n.) The scholastic name for the theme or subject of a fugue, the answer being called the comes, or companion..

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