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Con moto vs Tranquillo

Side-by-side comparison of two musical terms.

Con moto
Definition
With motion; with movement.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
kohn MOH-toh
Origin
Italian
Usage
Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony, second movement, is marked Andante con moto.
Tranquillo
Definition
Tranquil; calm and peaceful.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
trahn-KWEE-loh
Origin
Italian
Usage
The storm passes and the music settles into a tranquillo passage of extraordinary beauty.