De fuga
Example: De fuga in de compositie toont indrukwekkende contrapunttechniek.
Definition
"De fuga" in music refers to a compositional technique characterized by the systematic imitation and interweaving of a main theme across multiple voices, creating intricate counterpoint and development throughout the piece.
Etymology
The term "de fuga" comes from the Latin word 'fuga', meaning 'flight' or 'escape'. In music, it metaphorically represents the 'chasing' or 'running away' of the main theme through different voices. Did you know that the fugue became a hallmark of Baroque music, especially in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach?
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"De fuga" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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