Presto vs. Allegro — What's the Difference?

(Music) In a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro but slower than prestissimo. Used chiefly as a direction.

In a quick, lively tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegretto but slower than presto. Used chiefly as a direction.

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An allegro passage or movement.

A passage or movement that is performed presto.

A succession of fast jumps performed as an exercise in ballet.

(music) Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.

(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.

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An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.

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(music) A passage having this mark.

Quickly; immediately; in haste; suddenly.

(music) played in a quick, lively tempo

Quickly; rapidly; - a direction for a quick, lively movement or performance; quicker than allegro, or any rate of time except prestissimo.

(music) in a quick and lively manner

(of tempo) very fast

Brisk, lively.

Suddenly;

A brisk and lively tempo

At a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)

A musical composition or passage performed quickly in a brisk lively manner

(of tempo) fast

In a quick and lively tempo;