prestissimo
- adjective
- /prɛˈstɪsɪmoʊ/
- Specialized
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prestísimo
- The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play prestissimo.
Examples
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The piece should be performed at a prestissimo tempo.
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The final movement should be played prestissimo to capture the composer's intent.
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The conductor signaled for an even faster pace, moving from presto to prestissimo.
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The pianist finished the piece at a breathtaking prestissimo tempo.
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The final movement should be played prestissimo to capture the composer's intent.
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The pianist finished the piece at a breathtaking prestissimo tempo.
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The conductor signaled for an even faster pace, moving from presto to prestissimo.
Synonyms
10
2.5
A speed that is quicker than usual for a task or activity
6
2.9
A speed of progress much faster than usual
3
7.4
As quickly as possible
2
4.4
Fast and lively music that makes you want to move
1
3.2
Moving or working much faster than usual
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3.9
Much quicker than normal for the same thing
At a very fast speed in music
Happening or done extremely fast
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prestissimo comes from Italian presto meaning 'quick' and the ending -issimo, which makes something 'very'. So prestissimo literally means 'very quick' and in music it tells players to play 'as fast as possible'.