noun
movement
A distinct section of a longer musical composition.
The symphony's final movement begins with a quiet melody.
Etymology
Movement has musical uses associated with motion, tempo, and a course of performance. It came to name a distinct continuous section of a larger composition.
More examples
- This piano sonata has three movements.
- We rehearse the concerto's second movement before lunch.
- The audience waits until all four movements end before applauding.
Forms
movement · movements