con moto

[ kon moh-toh, kohn; Italian kawn maw-taw ]

adverb

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

con moto

/ kɒn ˈməʊtəʊ /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of con moto¹

1890–95; < Italian: with animation

Word History and Origins

Origin of con moto¹

Italian, literally: with movement

Example Sentences

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

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