definition of
theme

[1] #1 theme n. [subject, topic] the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love". wn

[2] #2 theme n. [motif] a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual 'boy gets girl' theme". wn

[3] #3 theme v. provide with a particular theme or motive; "the restaurant often themes its menus". wn

[4] #4 theme n. [melodic theme, musical theme, idea] (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it". wn

[5] #5 theme n. [composition, paper, report] an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition". wn