marked andante con moto
/ˈmɑːrkɪd ænˈdænti kɒn ˈmoʊtoʊ/
musical direction
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A performance instruction meaning to play clearly and distinctly at a moderately slow, walking pace, but with noticeable forward movement.
C1formal music terminology
- "The orchestra played the piece marked andante con moto, giving it a lively yet gentle feel."B2
- "In the score, the composer wrote 'andante con moto' to suggest a flowing movement."C1