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| − | ''' | + | 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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Revision as of 04:32, April 29, 2009
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.