Stretto

/ˈstɹɛtəʊ/

noun

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

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

adjective

  1. Having gradually increasing speed.

adverb

  1. With gradually increasing speed.

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