fuga

Definition of the Italian term fuga in music:

  1. fugue (contrapuntal composition in which a theme is introduced by one voice and then repeated or imitated by others)
  2. canon in medieval music
  3. imitative work in the Renaissance
  4. escape, flight, getaway
Language
Italian
Singular
fuga
Plural
fughe

Combinations

Italian musical terms that include fuga:

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Music scores that include fuga:

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to fuga:

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  • canone – canon (piece of music in which an initial melody i...
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