con moto

American  

[kon moh-toh, kohn, kawn maw-taw] / kɒn ˈmoʊ toʊ, koʊn, kɔn ˈmɔ tɔ /

adverb

1. with spirited drive; animatedly (used as a musical direction).

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con moto British  

/ kɒn ˈməʊtəʊ /

adjective

1. music (to be performed) in a brisk or lively manner

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Etymology

Origin of con moto

1890–95; < Italian: with animation

Example Sentences

The restored movement — the “Blumine” or “Flowerine” passage, marked andante con moto — offered an unexpected respite on the familiar journey of the First.

From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2023

The third and fourth were a showcase of bustling internal mechanics — especially the andante con moto third, in which the violins seem eager to identify as woodwinds.

From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2022

The new discoveries confirm that Reisinger included this suite’s most surprising single item, the beautifully poignant andante con moto number.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2015

In Handel's music one often meets the expression andante allegro, which is equivalent to andante con moto.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

He was over-tired, he explained, and hearing about Bedient's experience with the Andante con moto, insisted upon it being played that night….

From Fate Knocks at the Door A Novel by Comfort, Will Levington