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Meaning of perpetuum mobile | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
pəːˌpɛtjʊəm ˈməʊbɪleɪ

Definitions

  1. A perpetual motion machine.
  2. Pieces of music, or parts of pieces, characterised by a continuous steady stream of notes, usually at a rapid tempo.
  3. Whole pieces, or large parts of pieces, which are to be played repeatedly, often an indefinite number of times.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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