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Fugue
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Simple meaning
What does Fugue mean?
A repeated-theme musical form.
Dictionary definition
A complex musical composition built from repeated themes; also a medical term for a temporary state of lost identity or memory.
Example sentences
Fugue in a sentence
easy
The pianist practiced a Bach fugue.
medium
The melody returns throughout the fugue.
hard
Fugue is most often a music word, but it also has a specialized medical meaning.
Synonyms
Words like Fugue
compositionA piece of music or writing.
musicRelated word that supports the meaning of fugue.
Antonyms
Opposite words
single noteOne musical sound.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fugue, depending on context.
Word family
Fugue word family
Base word
fugue
noun
fugues
More than one fugue.
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Practice 1
What does fugue mean?
Fugue means a repeated-theme musical form.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fugue?
Composition is close in meaning to fugue in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fugue?
Single Note contrasts with fugue.
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