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Definition of Presto
1. Adverb. Suddenly. "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"
2. Adjective. (of tempo) very fast.
3. Adverb. At a very fast tempo (faster than allegro).
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]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Presto
Literary usage of Presto
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Painters, Sculptors, Architects, Engravers, and Their Works: A Handbook by Clara Erskine Clement Water (1881)
"... urged him to haste for the sake of money, and was accustomed to repeat to
him " Luca, fa presto," by which appellation he is known. ..."
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