Stretto

noun

/ˈstɹɛtəʊ/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

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

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

3.adjectiveHaving gradually increasing speed.

4.adverbWith gradually increasing speed.

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