In music, a motive is

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a small musical idea.
a small musical idea.

a melody that identifies a character.
a melody that identifies a character.

a long phrase of music that is often very slow.
a long phrase of music that is often very slow.

a piece for small orchestra.

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A small musical idea.

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When composing music, Beethoven opted for
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random rhythm changes.
random rhythm changes.

dynamic changes to the same melody.
dynamic changes to the same melody.

short phrases.
short phrases.

one type of instrument.