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Stretto
/ˈstɹɛtəʊ/
The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.
📖 Definitions of "Stretto"
noun
- 1
The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.
- 2
An acceleration in the tempo of an opera that produces an ending climax.
adjective
- 1
Having gradually increasing speed.
adverb
- 1
With gradually increasing speed.
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