stretto.
The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Italian stretto. Doublet of strait and strict.
With gradually increasing speed.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Italian stretto. Doublet of strait and strict.
Having gradually increasing speed.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Italian stretto. Doublet of strait and strict.
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