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Meaning of fugues
A fugue is a musical composition, or a period of amnesia or loss of identity.
Etymology of fugues
The word "fugue" originates from the Latin "fuga," meaning "flight," which is also related to the Latin "fugere," meaning "to flee."
Historically, the term "fugue" was first used in music in the 16th century to describe a type of contrapuntal composition.
In psychology, the term "fugue state" was introduced in the late 19th century to describe a rare form of amnesia.
Synonyms
escapes
flights
departures
exoduses
migrations
journeys
trips
voyages
travels
excursions
expeditions
odysseys
quests
pilgrimages
wanderings
roamings
ramblings
meanderings
strayings
digressions
diversions
detours
deviations
aberrations
deflections
divergences
evasions
avoidances
shunnings
abscondings
desertions
abandonments
relinquishments
surrenders
yields
capitulations
retreats
withdrawals
retirements
resignations
abandonments
Definitions
- A fugue is a contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one voice or instrument and then repeated by others, often with overlapping entries.
- * A fugue state is a form of amnesia where an individual suddenly forgets their personal details and past, often taking on a new identity.
Usage Examples
- The composer wrote a complex fugue for the orchestra, featuring multiple overlapping themes.
- * After the accident, she entered a fugue state and forgot her name, family, and entire past.
Antonyms
arrivals
returns
homecomings
reunions
gatherings
meetings
encounters
reunifications
recalls
recoveries
recognitions
identifications
clarifications
resolutions
solutions
answers
memories
recollections
remembrances
recognitions
identifications