Presto vs. Vivace — 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 lively or vivacious manner. Used chiefly as a direction.

So suddenly that magic seems involved; right away.

(music) At a brisk, lively tempo.

A passage or movement that is performed presto.

(music) Played, or to be played, at a brisk, lively tempo.

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

(music) A piece to be played at a brisk, lively tempo.

; ta-da; voilà.

Brisk; vivacious; with spirit; - a direction to perform a passage in a brisk and lively manner.

(poker slang) A pair of fives as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

(of tempo) very fast and lively

Quickly; immediately; in haste; suddenly.

Lively, in music;

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

(of tempo) very fast

Suddenly;

At a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)