A short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.
A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.
A decorative appliqué design or figure, as of lace or velvet, used in trimming.
A basic element of a move in terms of why the piece moves and how it supports the fulfilment of a stipulation.
The physical object or objects repeated at each point of a lattice. Usually atoms or molecules.
A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot
of a recital