precipitato
Italian work
Definition
Headlong, precipitously — the tempo marking of the famous finale of Prokofiev's 7th Sonata.
Interpretive Guidance
The finale must feel driven and unstoppable. The 7/8 metre creates an asymmetrical pulse (2+2+3 or 3+2+2) that reinforces the sense of barely controlled momentum. Practice the metre subdivision before adding tempo.