How to Pronounce "fugue"
word
ˈfjuɡ
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fjˈuːɡ
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Definition
A 'fugue' is a complex piece of music where a main theme is repeated and developed by different instruments or voices. It can also mean a rare psychological state where a person temporarily forgets their identity and may travel far from home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfjuɡ
British English
fjˈuːɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
She listened to a beautiful fugue by Bach.
A fugue is hard to play on the piano.
The patient entered a fugue and could not remember his name.
The concert ended with a complex fugue that amazed everyone.