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Sort of a cross between a [[Leitmotif]] and [[Arc Words]], this is a short melodic fragment a character is aware of, and tends to hum or sing. Unfortunately, it's something of a mystery to them; its origin, meaning, and/or ending will not be revealed quickly. In a musical, this melodic fragment will eventually develop into a song.
The purpose is to develop suspense, and make the audience wonder exactly ''why'' this specific motif keeps being repeated. It also builds up to the moment when it develops into a song, strengthening it when it comes, similar to how the first and second acts build up to a climax.
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