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'''Fugue''' (from Italian "fuga," or flight) describes both a musical technique and a musical texture, based on strict rules of [[counterpoint]], which flourished in German music of the 18th century, but has been used since then as a vehicle for elevated emotions. [[J.S. Bach]] is considered the master of the fugue, and fugues also played an important role in the late works of [[Beethoven]] and [[Shostakovich]].

A '''fugue''' (from Italian "fuga," or flight) is often described as "a movement of continuity" or a piece that focuses on both musical technique and musical texture. The fugue is based on strict rules of [[counterpoint]], which flourished in German music of the 18th century, but has been used since then as a vehicle for elevated emotions. [[J.S. Bach]] is considered the master of the fugue, and fugues also played an important role in the late works of [[Beethoven]] and [[Shostakovich]].

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