Russian-English translations for мотив

cause
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They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the floodingThere is no cause for alarmThe end of the war was a cause for celebration
motif
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See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?

motive
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What would his motive be for burning down the cottage?No-one could understand why she had hidden the shovel; her motives were obscure at bestIf you listen carefully, you can hear the flutes mimicking the cello motive
reason
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The reason this tree fell is that it had rottedThe reason I robbed the bank was that I needed the moneyIf you dont give me a reason to go with you, I wont
riffListen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!
tune
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Your engine needs a good tuneYour engine is now in tuneThis piano is not in tune

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