Fugal (adjective)

Of or relating to a style of composition characterized by a subject or theme that is repeated and imitated by voices or parts in succession.

Origin:

Fugal comes from the latin word "fuga" meaning "flight" or "escape", and is a term used in music to describe a style of composition characterized by a subject or theme that is repeated and imitated by voices or parts in succession.

Examples:

1. The fugal sections in the piece were skillfully executed by the musicians.
2. The fugal style of Bach's music is often imitated but never duplicated.
3. The fugal melody of the song was passed back and forth between the violin and the piano.
4. The fugal structure of the concerto was a clear nod to the Baroque era.
5. The fugal counterpoint in the piece was a real tour de force.