Fugue

usgb/fjuːɡ/
noun

A kind of music composition where the same melody is played by different voices but starting at different times.

Bach's The Art of Fugue is a renowned example of the genre.
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Often appears as...

  • baroque fugue
  • playing a fugue

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Music Genre

Used in classical music discussions, often linked with Baroque styles.

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She specializes in playing fugues from the Baroque period.
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Technical Term

A technical term in music theory; not used in everyday language.

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In my music theory class, we analyzed the structure of a fugue.
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Imitative Technique

Fugue involves imitation, where one part copies another.

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The violins start the theme, and the cellos enter with the fugue's imitation.
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