stretto STREHT-toe Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian , pressed, closed ] Definition In a fugue, that situation in which the subject and answer overlap one another, or when two subjects enter in close succession. Term sometimes used to indicate a quickening of tempo. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-19 17:32:03
