Theme

Definition of Theme

n.	1.	A subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks; a proposition for discussion or argument; a text. My theme is alway one and ever was. - Chaucer. And when a soldier was the theme, my name Was not far off. - Shak.
	2.	Discourse on a certain subject. Then ran repentance and rehearsed his theme. - Piers Plowman. It was the subject of my theme. - Shak.
	3.	A composition or essay required of a pupil.
	4.	(Gram.) A noun or verb, not modified by inflections; also, that part of a noun or verb which remains unchanged (except by euphonic variations) in declension or conjugation; stem.
	5.	That by means of which a thing is done; means; instrument.
	6.	(Mus.) The leading subject of a composition or a movement.

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