Definition

A type of musical composition where a main theme is repeated and developed by different voices in a complex way, or a state of consciousness where a person acts without remembering it later.

Example

The composer wrote a beautiful fugue that showcased the talents of all the musicians in the orchestra.

Conversation

Have you ever listened to a piece of music that felt like a fugue?

Yeah, I love how the themes intertwine so beautifully in those compositions.

Exactly! It’s fascinating how the voices enter one by one.

Absolutely, it creates such a rich texture in the music.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Fugue** → It originates from the Latin word "fuga" (meaning flight or escape). The term describes a musical composition that often evokes a sense of movement or escape, as it features interwoven melodies that seem to 'fly' in and out of each other.

Memory Tip

Imagine a musical piece that makes you feel like you're in 'flight' ('fuga') — that's why a fugue is a composition that creates a sense of movement.

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