Fughette

/fuːˈɡɛt/ noun

Definition

Alternative spelling of fughetta; a short, simple fugue.

Etymology

From Italian 'fughetta,' with French spelling influence (-ette diminutive suffix instead of Italian -etta). Both forms are used in English.

Kelly Says

The 'fughette' spelling shows how English borrowed this term through multiple European languages—Italian 'fuga,' French influenced the spelling convention, and English accepted both variants.

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