adverb
- at a very fast tempo
Usage: musical term
adjective
- performed at a very fast tempo
Usage: musical term
noun
- a musical passage or movement performed at a very fast tempo
Usage: musical term
Examples
- The pianist played the finale prestissimo.
- The prestissimo section challenged even experienced musicians.
- She executed the prestissimo passage flawlessly.
- The conductor indicated a prestissimo tempo for the closing.
- The prestissimo movement lasted only two minutes.
- His fingers flew across the keys during the prestissimo.
- The orchestra struggled with the prestissimo marking.