pres·tis·si·mo (pr -st s  -m  ) Music adv. & adj. In as fast a tempo as possible. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. pres·tis·si·mos A prestissimo passage or movement. [Italian, superlative of presto, presto; see presto.] |
prestissimo [prɛˈstɪsɪˌməʊ] Music
adj & adv
(Music, other) to be played as fast as possible
n pl -mos
(Music, other) a piece or passage directed to be played in this way
[from Italian: very quickly, from presto fast]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | prestissimo - (of tempo) as fast as possible fast - at a rapid tempo; "the band played a fast fox trot" |
| Adv. | 1. | prestissimo - extremely fast; as fast as possible; "this passage should be played prestissimo" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
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