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Recurring musical or literary theme (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leitmotif

(Other definitions for leitmotif that I've seen before include "Recurring theme in literary composition" , "it's a repetitive strain" , "Recurrent theme" , "Recurring musical theme" , "A melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person on stage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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