stretto
Americannoun
noun
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(in a fugue) the close overlapping of two parts or voices, the second one entering before the first has completed its statement of the subject
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Also called: stretta. a concluding passage in a composition, played at a faster speed than the earlier material
Etymology
Origin of stretto
1745–55; < Italian: literally, narrow < Latin strictus. See strict, strait
Example Sentences
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It is in four parts, but in one place the addition of a fifth part and stretto treatment render the feeling of grief more intense.
From The Pianoforte Sonata Its Origin and Development by Shedlock, J. S. (John South)
A definitely faster tempo at once più allegro più presto più animato più mosso più tosto più stretto un poco animato Terms Indicating a Slower Tempo 1.
From Essentials in Conducting by Gehrkens, Karl Wilson
He was thinking more of his prima donna than of Elcia when he wrote that stretto.
From Massimilla Doni by Balzac, Honoré de
Io vengo a morte, figliuol mio diletto, Se non ti tengo nelle braccia stretto.
From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by Symonds, John Addington
This splendid treatment of the voices, recurring three times, ends in the last strophe with a stretto in G major of absolutely overpowering effect.
From Massimilla Doni by Balzac, Honoré de
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