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Movement (music) - Definition

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In music, a movement is a large division of a larger composition or musical form. Symphonies are typically divided into four movements, for example, and concertos into three. Each movement has a distinct tempo and structure. Symphonies usually contain at least one movement in sonata-allegro form.

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