Grade 8 theme Get Printable Handwriting (theme) 1 syllables Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. 1 a dominant idea as in art literature or music; a topic or subject of; 2 a short essay on a single subject 3.the main melody in a piece of music Example Sentence What is the theme of the story? Synonyms idea; message; lesson Antonyms main ideas Share with your friends: