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leitmotif

 (n): a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
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2 months ago dontcry said:

duh-dum, duh-dum, duh-dum, (enter Jaws shark)...no?

2 months ago shadytrees said:

Best modern example? Arrested Development

9 months ago uselessness said:

*hums the Imperial March*

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