leitmotif [(leyet-moh-teef)] A frequently recurring bit of melody, usually in opera, associated with a person, thing, or emotion; Leitmotiv is German for âleading theme.â The leitmotif may be heard in the instrumental or the vocal part. Note: Leitmotifs are particularly associated with the operas of Richard Wagner.
Synthwave (2000s genre) Synthwave (also called outrun, retrowave, and futuresynth) is a genre of electronic music influenced by 1980s film soundtracks and video game music. Beginning in the mid 2000s, the genre developed from various niche communities on the Internet, reaching wider popularity in the early 2010s.
Also known as: Outrun Electro, Retro Electro, Neo 80s. Synthwave is a form of Electronic music that takes most of its inspiration from synth music and pop culture from the 1980s. Musically, synthwave is often instrumental and has a futuristic theme, with large, throbbing, retro synths. House influenced heavy drums (often side-chained) are also very popular.