What is a leitmotif?

a musical phrase associated with a character or situation

a background score that builds tension

a long musical piece that leads to a change in situation

a short classical dance piece

The answer is A) a musical phrase associated with a character or situation

A leitmotif is a short musical phrase that repeats itself throughout a composition. This recurring phrase is typically associated with a character or situation.

Hello! A leitmotif is an occuring theme in someone's work (music or literature) associated with something. It is not a dance piece or a background score, so B and D are out. C is not a good answer in this situation either. The only answer choice that works here is A. Therefore, the answer is A.