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leitmotiv vs air

air vs leitmotiv

leitmotiv and air both are nouns.

leitmotiv is not a verb while air is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leitmotiv Yes No No No
air Yes No Yes No
As nouns, air is a hypernym of leitmotiv; that is, air is a word with a broader meaning than leitmotiv:
  • leitmotiv: a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
  • air: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Other hypernyms of leitmotiv include line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune.
leitmotiv (noun) air (noun)
a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas) travel via aircraft
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
medium for radio and television broadcasting
the region above the ground
the mass of air surrounding the Earth
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood
leitmotiv (verb) air (verb)
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
make public
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
be broadcast
expose to fresh air
Difference between leitmotiv and air

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