Stretto in music involves overlapping themes, often increasing tension and complexity in a piece.

Musical Technique

A stretto is usually a climactic point in a fugue, showcasing the composer's skill.

Fugue Highlight

In a stretto, tempo may speed up to enhance excitement, a fact not directly implied by the term itself.

Remember, 'stretto' comes from Italian and retains the same meaning in English when referring to physical spaces.

'Stretto' as an adjective describes something physically limited in space, like clothing or roads.

In Italy, 'stretto' is commonly used, reflective of the narrow streets commonly found in historic cities.