Definition of Fugue

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Definition of Fugue

Fugue

A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears.

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Fugue Quotations

The worst constructed play is a Bach fugue when compared to life.
Helen Hayes

There is nothing like a Bach fugue to remove me from a discordant moment... only Bach hold up fresh and strong after repeated playing. I can always return to Bach when the other records weary me.
Edward Weston

The blues are like the fugue in 18th century. It's probably the music that belongs most to our time.
Michael Tippett

In every question and every remark tossed back and forth between lovers who have not played out the last fugue, there is one question and it is this: 'Is there someone new?'
Edna O'Brien

Fugue Translations

fugue in German is Fuge
fugue in Spanish is fuga

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