stretto

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Synonyms: strepto, stretta, stretti, strette

Antonyms: strepto, stretta, stretti, strette

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music}} The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the [[subject]] of a [[fugue]], especially towards the end.
2. {{lb|en|music}} An [[acceleration]] in the [[tempo]] of an [[opera]] that produces an ending [[climax]].

Adverb

1. {{lb|en|music}} With gradually increasing speed.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|music}} Having gradually increasing speed.

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