1. A recurring subject, motif, or idea in literature, art, music, or discourse that expresses bold resistance, rebellion, or refusal to submit to authority or convention
The defiant theme throughout the novel challenges societal norms and expectations.
O tema desafiador ao longo do romance desafia as normas e expectativas sociais.
2. In music, a melodic or harmonic pattern that conveys a sense of bold opposition or courageous resistance
The composer used a defiant theme in the symphony to represent the protagonist's rebellion.
O compositor usou um tema desafiador na sinfonia para representar a rebelião do protagonista.