stretto

Meanings

Noun

The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.
An acceleration in the tempo of an opera that produces an ending climax.

Adverb

With gradually increasing speed.

Adjective

Having gradually increasing speed.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian stretto. strait, and strict.

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