moto

noun

mo·​to
ˈmōt(ˌ)ō
ˈmō(ˌ)tō
plural -s
: movement with regard to musical tempo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, movement, motion, from Latin motus, from motus, past participle of movēre to move

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“Moto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moto. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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