moto perpetuo
Definition of the Italian term moto perpetuo in music:
- perpetual motion (often referring to perpetuum mobile, a musical style with continuous rhythmic motion)
Language
Italian
Singular
moto perpetuo
Plural
moti perpetui
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to moto perpetuo:
- moto – movement, motion...
- moto congiunto – conjunct motion
- moto contrario – contrary motion
- moto disgiunto – disjunct motion
- moto obliquo – oblique motion
- moto retto – similar motion
- moto retto e parallelo – parallel motion
- moto retto e simile – similar motion
- perpetuo – perpetual, constant