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Tristan and Isolde, Joy (a and b)
Tristan and Isolde Motives
Tristan and Isolde Motives
"Joy (a)"


Tristan and Isolde Motives
"Joy (b)"


Gustav Kobbé claims that Joy motives are variations of Desire and Wounded Tristan.

Motive Labels
“Theme of Joy” – (Kobbé, p. 133)
“Preis der Treue” or “Price of Loyalty” – (Pfohl, p. 219)
“Joy” – (Lavignac, p. 309)
“Gratitude”

Joy – Order of occurrence by Act and Scene
Act III: Scenes 1 & 3
Tristan and Isolde
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