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fugue
Definition:
(nou) dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to creates a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state (nou) a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days (nou) a musical form consisting of a theme repeated a fifth above or a fourth below its first statement
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Both are heard simultaneously in the beginning of the fugue.
The first subject in the fugue is chromatic and ornamental.
Some aspects of the interplay of the violins are evocative of a fugue.
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Common mistakes of fugue pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "fuh-GYO͞O" instead of the correct "FYO͞OG". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈfjuːɡ.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "fugue" with a short "u" sound, saying "fug" instead of the correct long "u" sound. Tip: Focus on the "u" as in "you" to achieve the correct pronunciation: ˈfjuːɡ.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners often pronounce the "g" too harshly, making it sound like "g" in "go". Tip: The "g" in "fugue" is softer, almost blending with the "u" sound. Aim for a smoother transition: ˈfjuːɡ.
- Omitting the final sound: Some may drop the final "e", pronouncing it as "fug". Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "e" sound, which is silent in English but important for clarity in "fugue": ˈfjuːɡ.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix "fugue" with "fug" or "few". Tip: Distinguish "fugue" by its unique sound and rhythm, focusing on the first syllable's stress and the long "u" sound: ˈfjuːɡ.