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PRESTISSIMO

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of tempo) as fast as possible

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

fast (at a rapid tempo)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Extremely fast; as fast as possible

Example:

this passage should be played prestissimo

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain category:

music (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)

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