presser
Definition of the French term presser in music:
- to press on, to hurry, to accelerate
Language
French
Combinations
French musical terms that include presser:
- presser un peu – a little hurrying
- sans presser – without hurrying
Musical examples
Music scores that include presser:
- Francis Poulenc: Sextet (1932‑1939) Page 1
- Hector Berlioz: Grande messe des morts (1837) Page 6
Related terms
French musical terms related to presser:
- accélérant – accelerating
- accélérer – to speed up, to accelerate, to quicken
- accélérez – accelerate, quicken
- pressant – pressing on, hurrying, accelerating
- pressez – press on, hurry, accelerate (imperative)