expanded theme
[ɪkˈspændɪd θiːm]
nounpl: expanded themes
tema expandido
1. In music composition, a musical theme that has been developed or elaborated by increasing its length, adding variations, or extending its harmonic and melodic content
The composer created an expanded theme by adding countermelody and additional orchestral accompaniment.
O compositor criou um tema expandido adicionando contramelodias e acompanhamento orquestral adicional.
2. In rhetoric and writing, a main idea or subject that has been developed more fully with additional details, examples, or supporting arguments
The essay featured an expanded theme of social justice that was explored throughout multiple chapters.
O ensaio apresentava um tema expandido de justiça social que foi explorado ao longo de vários capítulos.
3. In design and user interface, a visual element or concept that has been enlarged or elaborated to provide more information or functionality
The expanded theme in the software allowed users to access more detailed menu options.
O tema expandido no software permitiu que os usuários acessassem opções de menu mais detalhadas.
The term 'expanded theme' is primarily used in formal musical and academic contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian music education, it is an important concept in classical music composition and analysis. The term is less common in everyday speech and is mainly encountered in educational, musical, and literary professional settings.
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