In music:
* Stretto: This is the most common meaning. It refers to a musical technique where a theme or melody is repeated immediately after its first statement, but at a higher or lower pitch, creating a sense of urgency and intensity. Think of the famous "Amen" choruses in gospel music, where the melody repeats quickly.
In other contexts:
* Stretto: This can sometimes be used to describe something that is narrow, tight, or confined. This meaning comes from the Italian word "stretto" meaning "narrow" or "tight".
* Stretto: Less common, but it can also refer to a type of tie used in fencing.
To understand which meaning of "stretto" is intended, you need to consider the context in which it is used.