Movement (music)

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.

Related Topics:
Music - Composition - Musical form - Symphonies - Concerto - Tempo - Sonata-allegro form

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In a concert setting, it is customary to abstain from applauding the performers between movements until the entire work is completed.

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