noun
- Plural of presto; a musical direction indicating a fast tempo, or instances of something done quickly or by magic.
Usage: music term; often used in the phrase 'presto change-o' to describe quick transformations
Examples
- The conductor marked several prestos in the symphony to maintain energy.
- The magician performed a series of prestos, making coins disappear and reappear.
- In the concerto, the prestos contrast sharply with the slower adagio sections.
- The pianist executed the prestos with remarkable clarity and speed.