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fugue

/ˈfjuːɡ/
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noun

Simple Meaning

短い旋律が異なる声部や楽器によって繰り返される音楽作品。

When to Use

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Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional

Examples in Conversation

その作曲家は複雑なフーガで有名です。

今日の音楽の授業でバッハのフーガを勉強しました。

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.

Related Words

Word Family:
fugal

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