3. Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden,
movement.
4. (Mus.) (a) The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece.
"Any change of time is a change of movement." Busby. (b) 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.
5. (Mech.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite
character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch.
Febrile movement (Med.), an elevation of the body temperature; a fever.
-- Movement cure. (Med.) See Kinesiatrics. -- Movement of the bowels,
an evacuation or stool; a passage or discharge.
Syn. -- Motion. -- Movement, Motion. Motion expresses a general idea of
not being at rest; movement is oftener used to express a definite,
regulated motion, esp. a progress.
Mo"vent (?), a. [L. movens, p. pr. of movere. See Move.] Moving. [R.]
Grew.