1. The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference,
by any means, from one situation to another; natural or
appropriate motion; progress; advancement; as, the movement of
an army in marching or manoeuvreing; the movement of a wheel or
a machine; the party of movement. 4. The rhythmical progression,
pace, and tempo of a piece. "Any change of time is a change of
movement." . One of the several strains or pieces, each complete
in itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a larger
work; as, the several movements of a suite or a symphony.
Origin: F. Mouvement. See Move, and cf. Moment. (01 Mar 1998)
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