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Presto
In musical notation, presto (Italian for "quickly") is an indication to play at a fast tempo.
The term is also used in conjunction with amateur stage magic - 'Presto chango' or 'Hey presto!' are common accompaniements to the waving of the magic wand or the swishing of the handkerchief as the magician performs their tricks.
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