Relating to or characteristic of a fugue, a complex musical composition with multiple interwoven melodies.
From 'fugue' (Italian 'fuga,' from Latin 'fuga' meaning 'flight') plus -al suffix. The musical form is named 'fugue' because melodies seem to 'flee' or chase each other.
Bach's fugues are the most mind-blowing example—multiple melodic lines 'fleeing' and chasing each other in mathematical precision, proving that the most complex beauty follows rigorous rules.
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