con moto

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

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

Origin of con moto

1
1890–95; <Italian: with animation

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British Dictionary definitions for con moto

con moto

/ (kɒn ˈməʊtəʊ) /


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

Origin of con moto

1
Italian, literally: with movement

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