Prestissimo

As fast as possible — the fastest standard tempo marking, beyond presto.

The Savvy Take

Rare, and a little theatrical. When a composer writes prestissimo, they're showing off — which means you're allowed to as well. Just choose a tempo you can land on the last page, not the first.

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