hilo conductor
English translation: common theme
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|  Selected response from: Martin Perazzo Spain Local time: 21:35 | ||||||
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peer agreement (net): +1common theme Explanation: In this particular context, that's what I'd say. |
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thread, main theme Explanation: Hope it helps Oxford Superlex |
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19 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1[Starting from the same] thematic element, [the music expands into three different expression] Explanation: This meaning of hilo is like a continuing train of thought. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-10-19 13:31:14 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- expressions [pl]! |
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3 hrs confidence:
leitmotiv (or, leitmotif) Explanation: the same leitmotiv is developed over the three movements: I know it's a German word, but it is used in music to describe a common theme that crops up thorughout the work in different times and keys. |
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6 hrs confidence:
same theme or common thread Explanation: This is usually used as same line of thought, but in this instance it is referring to music - so I would say common thread or theme of music. |
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