pres·to (pr s t )adv. 1. Music In a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro but slower than prestissimo. Used chiefly as a direction. 2. So suddenly that magic seems involved; right away. n. pl. pres·tos Music A passage or movement that is performed presto. [Italian, from Late Latin praestus, quick, from Latin praest , at hand; see ghes- in Indo-European roots.]pres to adj. |
presto [ˈprɛstəʊ]
adj & adv
(Music, other) Music to be played very fast
adv
immediately, suddenly, or at once (esp in the phrase hey presto)
n pl -tos
(Music, other) Music a movement or passage directed to be played very quickly
[from Italian: fast, from Late Latin praestus (adj) ready to hand, Latin praestō (adv) present]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | presto - (of tempo) very fast fast - at a rapid tempo; "the band played a fast fox trot" |
| Adv. | 1. | presto - suddenly; "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"- Swift |
| 2. | presto - at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro) music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
Translations
presto [ˈprestəʊ] ADV hey presto! → ¡abracadabra!
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