thema
Americannoun
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themata
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of thema
< Latin < Greek théma; see theme
Example Sentences
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He often hefts the mail sent by subordinates to see if they have used unnecessary postage, shoots thema stiff A.P.K. reprimand if they have.
From Time Magazine Archive
The programme included 'an extempore fantasia on Erard's new patent grand pianoforte of seven octaves by Master Liszt, who will respectfully request a written thema from any person present.'
From Franz Liszt by James Huneker
Beethoven, sensitively alive to everything, perceived Mozart's opinion, and requested a thema for an improvisation.
From Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) by Elliott Graeme
You still need a thema, Capraja, but the pure element is enough for me.
From Massimilla Doni by Honoré de Balzac
Then came the thema out of 'Jeannot and Collin'—'O, joyous days of childhood!'—and then thou wast at home.
From O. T. a Danish Romance by H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen
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