Stretto

Pro Tip 1/3

Musical Technique

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

Listen to the stretto here; the violins and cellos are interweaving their melodies.

Pro Tip 2/3

Fugue Highlight

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

The composer's use of stretto brought all the themes together in a thrilling finish.

Pro Tip 3/3

Expect Acceleration

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

As the stretto began, the pace quickened, leaving the audience in awe.