Meaning & use
Prestissimo
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In music, performed at a very fast tempo, faster than presto.
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The pianist tore through the final movement prestissimo, astonishing the audience.
The score marks the coda to be played prestissimo.
A note on using this word
Italian superlative of 'presto' ('quick'), indicating one of the fastest common tempo markings in classical music notation.
Words with an opposite meaning
largoadagio
Another way to use it
2. noun
A passage or movement performed at a very fast tempo.
The symphony ends with a thrilling prestissimo.
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