Prestissimos
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The orchestra played the concluding movement at a prestissimo tempo, causing the audience to cheer.
Definition:Refers to the very fastest tempo in music, much quicker than 'allegro'.
Example:The prestissimo section required the pianist to execute rapid keys depressed per second, adding to the piece's excitement.
Definition:A section of a piece of music marked to be played in the prestissimo tempo.
Example:The composer included prestissimo passages to create brief moments of overwhelming energy in the symphony.
Definition:Short segments within a composition composed to be played at the very fastest tempo.
Example:As the piece approached its climax, the crescendo and prestissimo accelerando were a stunning combination.
Definition:A directive for a violent and increasingly fast tempo incorporated within the prestissimo marking.
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