fugue
/ˈfjuːɡ/
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Simple Meaning
una pieza musical donde una melodía corta es repetida por diferentes voces o instrumentos.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📝Exam Vocabulary
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“El compositor es famoso por sus complejas fugas.”
“Hoy estudiamos una fuga de Bach en la clase de música.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.