stretto

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈstɹɛtəʊ/

Noun

stretto (plural strettos)

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

Adverb

stretto (not comparable)

1. (music) With gradually increasing speed.

Adjective

stretto (not comparable)

1. (music) Having gradually increasing speed.

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