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Definition theme in American English

theme noun

[countable] noun
/θim/
1

the main subject of something such as a book, speech, art exhibit, or discussion

Example

Love and honor are the main themes of the book.

Example

Musical instruments are a recurrent theme in his still life paintings.

Example

Good child care was the central theme of the conference.

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2

a short piece of music that is played at the beginning and end of a radio or television program or a movie

Example

the theme from the movie Rocky

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2.1

a short tune that is repeated in a longer piece of music

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Definition theme in American English