1. Plural of prestissimo; musical passages or movements to be performed at an extremely fast tempo, faster than presto.
Usage: musical term; Italian origin

Examples

• The conductor marked several prestissimos in the final movement of the symphony.
• The pianist struggled with the prestissimos in the virtuosic concerto.
• These prestissimos require exceptional technical skill and finger dexterity.
• The composer wrote multiple prestissimos to create a sense of urgency and excitement.
• The orchestra performed the prestissimos with impressive precision and speed.