perpetuum mobile /pəːˌpɛtjʊəm ˈməʊbɪleɪ/ noun3 •A perpetual motion machine. •Pieces of music, or parts of pieces, characterised by a continuous steady stream of notes, usually at a rapid tempo. •Whole pieces, or large parts of pieces, which are to be played repeatedly, often an indefinite number of times. formsperpetua mobilia