theme (Q571)
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A unit (main or subordinate theme) with initiating, medial, and ending phrase functions, usually ending with a cadence, though in loose contexts it may lack closure (different from themelike unit).
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | theme |
A unit (main or subordinate theme) with initiating, medial, and ending phrase functions, usually ending with a cadence, though in loose contexts it may lack closure (different from themelike unit). |