Fugard

/ˈfjuːɡɑːrd/ noun

Definition

A person who writes or composes fugues; a fugal composer.

Etymology

From 'fug-' (relating to fugues) plus '-ard' suffix (one who practices or is associated with something). A rare or archaic term.

Kelly Says

This is an almost extinct word—we mostly just say 'composer' now, but it shows how English once had specific words for specialists in different musical forms, like how we still say 'symphonist.'

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