Motto theme
A motto theme, defined in richards-2016 par.4, is a kind of film theme that has 2 key characteristics:
- Its structure consists of:
- a single motive;
- a few motives combined into a short idea;
- 2 or more ideas combined into a larger unit
- It does not develop in any significant way. That is, there is no implication of a “second half” at any point.
Often, an ostinato is used. (richards-2016 par.5)
Examples:
- Rebel Fanfare – Star Wars