prestissimo

/prɛˌstɪsəˈmoʊ/
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Definitions of prestissimo
  1. adverb
    extremely fast; as fast as possible
    “this passage should be played prestissimo”
  2. adjective
    (of tempo) as fast as possible
    synonyms:
    fast
    at a rapid tempo
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