Crossword clue: a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in wagner's operas)

The most common answer is leitmotif (9 letters).

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leitmotif 9 letters wn-def

a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)

leitmotiv 9 letters wn-def

a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)