Standard Lemma guide

prestissimo

adj · adv · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /pɹɛˈstɪsɪməʊ/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Extremely fast, the fastest possible tempo.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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2

adv

Meaning 2

Very quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An extremely section of music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

(of tempo) as fast as possible

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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5

adverb

Meaning 5

extremely fast; as fast as possible

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • this passage should be played prestissimo

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian prestissimo.