zhǔ
xuán

common
noun
technical

Meaning of 主旋律

主旋律 means main melody; principal theme (in polyphonic music); main theme; central idea; keynote; dominant motif. Pronounced zhǔ xuán lǜ.

  • main melody; principal theme (in polyphonic music)
  • main theme; central idea; keynote; dominant motif

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
shǒu
jiāo
xiǎng
yuè
de
zhǔ
xuán
fēi
cháng
yōu
měi
dòng
tīng
 

The main melody of this symphony is exceptionally beautiful and moving.

chàng
fen
yóu
gāo
yīn
yǎn
chàng
zhǔ
xuán
 

The soprano section sings the principal theme in the choral part.

Zhè
duàn
xuán
hòu
lái
chéng
wéi
le
zhěng
shǒu
de
zhǔ
xuán
 

This melodic phrase later became the main theme of the entire song.

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