Dictionary
pres•to
Pronunciation: (pres'tō), [key]
—adv., adj., n., pl. -tos.
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adv.
1. quickly, rapidly, or immediately.
2. at a rapid tempo (used as a musical direction).
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adj.
1. quick or rapid.
2. executed at a rapid tempo (used as a musical direction).
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n.
Music.a movement or piece in quick tempo.
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