Motif: A motif is a short musical idea or pattern that repeats throughout a composition. It's like using the same Lego block design multiple times to build different structures.
Theme and Variation: Theme and variation is a musical form where an initial theme is presented and then altered or developed in subsequent sections. Motivic analysis can help identify how motifs are transformed within this form.
Development: Development refers to the process of expanding and transforming musical ideas within a composition. Motivic analysis helps track how motifs evolve during this creative process.