movimientos

Movimientos is the plural of movimiento. In general, the term refers to changes in position or location, or to organized efforts toward change in society, culture, or art. Across disciplines, movimientos describe both the act of moving and the collective patterns and styles that characterize a period or group.

In physics and everyday use, movimiento denotes a change in an object’s position over time, quantified as speed, velocity, and acceleration. Movements can be translational, rotational, or vibrational, and are described by kinematics and dynamics.

In social science, movimientos sociales are sustained coalitions seeking political, economic, or cultural change. They organize around claims such as civil rights, labor rights, or environmental policy, and rely on tactics including protest, advocacy, and policy engagement.

In art and culture, movimientos describe groups or periods sharing a distinctive style or philosophy, such as various artistic movements from the Renaissance through Modernism, and later movements like Dada or Surrealism.

In music, a movimiento is a self-contained section of a larger work, typically with its own tempo and mood; many symphonies and concertos consist of several movements.

In dance and choreography, movimientos refer to the deliberate patterns of body motion designed for performance.