11
permanence
9
stressful(pressure, tension)
8
bloodlust
3
disappointment(pressure, stress, tension)
3
fanfare
3
flourish
3
glissando
3
idea
3
leitmotif
3
leitmotiv
3
melodic theme
3
musical theme
3
part
3
roulade
3
signature
3
signature tune
3
theme
3
tucket
3
voice
2
riddle
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