presto

Meanings

• Interjection

  Term used to indicate 'ready' or 'immediately' in music, particularly in the context of a piece being performed or a cue being given.

  - "In the orchestra, the conductor gives a signal and says 'Presto!' to indicate the musicians should begin playing as quickly as possible."
  - "During a theatrical performance, an actor may use the word 'Presto!' to signal the entrance of another character or to indicate that a scene change should be made quickly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presto
stesto , questo , esto , ostro

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Variants

List of all variants of presto that leads to same result
presto , prestos , hey presto

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'presto' meaning 'quickly' or 'immediately'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'presto' is also used in cooking to indicate that a dish should be served immediately.

2. In the world of magic, a 'Presto Change-O' is a trick where an object appears or disappears in an instant.

3. The Italian word 'presto' can also be used as a noun to mean 'a quick meal' or 'a quick snack'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tempo: The speed or pace of a musical composition, indicated by the use of various musical terms such as 'presto', 'andante', 'largo', and others.

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Culture

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In music, the term 'presto' is commonly used to indicate a fast tempo or to signal the beginning of a piece. It is also used in other contexts to mean 'quickly' or 'immediately'.

How to Memorize "presto"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a conductor waving his baton in the air and saying 'Presto!' to signal the start of a fast-paced musical piece.
   - Visualize the word 'presto' written out in music notation, indicating a quick tempo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presto' with the idea of something happening quickly or immediately.
   - Think of the word 'presto' as a signal to move quickly or to start something right away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-R-E-S-T-O' to remember the meaning of the word: 'P' for 'quickly', 'R' for 'readily', 'E' for 'efficiently', 'S' for 'swiftly', 'T' for 'thoroughly', and 'O' for 'on time'.

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