Play (helpÂ·info). In music, a motif (pronunciation) (helpÂ·info) or motive is a short musical idea, a salient recurring figure, musical fragment or succession of notes that has some special importance in or is characteristic of a composition : The motive is the smallest structural unit possessing thematic identity.ny motif may be used to construct complete melodies, themes and pieces. Musical development uses a distinct musical figure that is subsequently altered, repeated, or sequenced throughout a piece or section of a piece of music, guaranteeing its unity.
Phlox is a low-maintenance perennial flowering plant that grows quickly and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. The small colorful flowers are star shaped and cover the plant in a blanket during blooming.
Phlox Flowers. Types of Phlox: Tall Kinds, Short Kinds. Nora Leigh is a variegated garden phlox cultivar. There are many types of phlox flowers, but the most popular kinds are Phlox subulata and the various cultivars of P. paniculata. It's easy to distinguish between these two types, as P. subulata stays short, while P. paniculata is a tall kind.