Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In music:
  • noun Motion; the direction in which the harmonic parts move: as, moto contrario (contrary motion). See motion, 14.
  • noun Energetic or spirited movement; spirit: as, con moto (with spirited movement).

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Mus.) Movement; manner of movement; particularly, movement with increased rapidity; -- used especially in the phrase con moto, directing to a somewhat quicker movement

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  • noun One of a series of motocross or BMX races.

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Examples

  • As I said before … their moto is the destruction of israel … they love death more than israel and the jews love life …. end the moral relativism …. get a compass and as someone said I believe it was Dennis Prager … you need to stop elevating “peace” (ie appeasement) over goodness.

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  • I just noticed Bengt's moto, which is one I've always liked as well.

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  • A moto is a motorbike taxi and you just step out your gate and hail one.

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  • My moto is your future music should always be improved on the past and evolve with progression of techniques and knowledge apllied to your music production.

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  • That is a terrorist group, that wants to be a country, and not to be a US state … Their moto is MY GOVERNMENT IS MY WORST ENEMY.

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  • That is a terrorist group, that wants to be a country, and not to be a US state … Their moto is MY GOVERNMENT IS MY WORST ENEMY.

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  • That is a terrorist group, that wants to be a country, and not to be a US state … Their moto is MY GOVERNMENT IS MY WORST ENEMY.

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  • That is a terrorist group, that wants to be a country, and not to be a US state … Their moto is MY GOVERNMENT IS MY WORST ENEMY.

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  • That is a terrorist group, that wants to be a country, and not to be a US state … Their moto is MY GOVERNMENT IS MY WORST ENEMY.

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  • That is a terrorist group, that wants to be a country, and not to be a US state … Their moto is MY GOVERNMENT IS MY WORST ENEMY.

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