stretto

Etymology
Borrowed from. .

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.

Adverb

 * 1)  With gradually increasing speed.

Adjective

 * 1)  Having gradually increasing speed.

Etymology
From, perfect passive participle of.

Adjective

 * 1) narrow
 * 2) tight
 * 3) strict
 * 1) strict

Noun

 * 1) strait

Etymology
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