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perpetuum mobile

Noun

Meaning

A perpetual motion machine.

(musicology) Pieces of music, or parts of pieces, characterised by a continuous steady stream of notes, usually at a rapid tempo.

(musicology) Whole pieces, or large parts of pieces, which are to be played repeatedly, often an indefinite number of times.

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perpetuum-mobile

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Examples

Of all god-gifted dispensers of joy, Johann Strauss is to me the most endearing. I willingly admit to having sometimes conducted the Perpetuum Mobile with far more pleasure than many a four movement symphony. Richard Strauss

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