February 24, 2027
Fugue
nounDefinition
A contrapuntal composition in which a short melody is introduced by one part and taken up by others; a state of amnesia during which one may seem to behave purposefully. Both meanings involve a kind of structured wandering.
Example Sentence
“Bach's fugues are among the most intricately constructed pieces in all of music.”
Etymology
From French fugue, from Italian fuga (flight), from Latin fugere (to flee).
Scrabble Score
F4U1G2U1E1
FUGUE scores 9 points in Scrabble.
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