Underlying motif Crossword Clue

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Underlying motif Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
2. an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
(verb)
1. provide with a particular theme or motive

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNDERLYING (adjective)
1. in the nature of something though not readily apparent
2. being or involving basic facts or principles
MOTIF (noun)
1. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
2. a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration

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26. Looong time

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31. Sufjan Stevens composition

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38. Word before "drink" or "water"

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42. Still need to repay

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