stretto /ˈstɹɛtəʊ/noun 2adjective 1adverb 1forms 2 noun2 •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. adjective1 •Having gradually increasing speed. adverb1 •With gradually increasing speed. formsstretti · strettos
