variations on a theme
Americanplural noun
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multiple performances, statements, products, etc., that are essentially the same with minor differences.
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Music. a composition or series of compositions in which a relatively simple melody or theme is introduced, followed by a series of variations that develop the theme using changes in key, rhythm, ornamentation, or any of various other elements.
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