Recurring musical themes (6)

I believe the answer is:

motifs

'recurring musical themes' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for motifs that I've seen before include "Repeated themes" , "Concepts" , "Recurring designs" , "Designs or symbols" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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