What does Fugue mean?
Fugue, in music, a compositional procedure characterized by the systematic imitation of a principal theme (called the subject) in simultaneously sounding melodic lines (counterpoint). The term fugue may also be used to describe a work or part of a work.
How do you pronounce fugue in music?
What is another word for fugue?
What is another word for fugue?
| amnesia | blackout |
|---|---|
| fugue state | memory loss |
| forgetfulness | blankness |
| obliviousness | blockout |
| blank | paramnesia |
What is the origin of the word fugue?
Etymology. The English term fugue originated in the 16th century and is derived from the French word fugue or the Italian fuga. This in turn comes from Latin, also fuga, which is itself related to both fugere (“to flee”) and fugare (“to chase”). The adjectival form is fugal.