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Definition of Presto
1. Adverb. Suddenly. "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"
2. Adjective. (of tempo) very fast.
Similar to: Fast
3. Adverb. At a very fast tempo (faster than allegro).
Category relationships: Music
Definition of Presto
1. adv. Quickly; immediately; in haste; suddenly.
Definition of Presto
1. Adverb. (music) Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo. ¹
2. Interjection. Used by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; voilà. ¹
3. Noun. (context: poker slang) A pair of fives as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Presto
1. a musical passage played in rapid tempo [n -TOS]