strettas
/ˈstrɛtəz/
noun
- A musical term for a passage in a fugue where the subject is imitated closely and overlaps with itself, creating a sense of urgency or climax.
- In Bach's fugues, the strettas often create a dense, thrilling texture.
- The pianist played the stretta with increasing speed and intensity.
- The composer used a stretta in the final section to build excitement.