1. (of tempo) very fast
   "The pianist's fingers flew over the keys during the presto finale"

1. Suddenly
   "Presto! begone! 'tis here again"
    
2. (music) at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)
   "The final movement was to be played presto"

1. A fast musical passage or movement
   "The violinist executed the presto with impressive speed and precision"

Derived forms: prestos

See also: fast

Encyclopedia: Presto, Bolivia