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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. 1

    The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.

  2. 2

    An acceleration in the tempo of an opera that produces an ending climax.

adjective
  1. 1

    Having gradually increasing speed.

adverb
  1. 1

    With gradually increasing speed.

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