1. A musical or literary motif that is incomplete, interrupted, or fragmented, often used intentionally for artistic effect
The composer's use of a broken theme created a sense of tension and unresolution in the symphony.
O uso de um tema quebrado pelo compositor criou uma sensação de tensão e falta de resolução na sinfonia.
2. A recurring idea or element in a work that appears in disconnected or altered forms
Throughout the novel, the broken theme of lost love resurfaces in unexpected moments.
Ao longo do romance, o tema quebrado do amor perdido ressurge em momentos inesperados.
3. A design or decorative pattern that is incomplete or fractured
The artist incorporated a broken theme in the installation to represent fragmentation.
O artista incorporou um tema quebrado na instalação para representar fragmentação.