In some film scores, short melodies are used to identify characters. These are

called:

A. identimelodies.

B. motives.

C. tetrachords.

D. verses.

B. motives

n some film scores, short melodies are used to identify characters. these are called motives. It is a short musical idea, a succession of notes, a tune. A motive is a melodic or rhythmic idea that is usually manipulated and repeated throughout a piece of music.