Here is the requested information on "fugue":
1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definitions:
- (music) a composition characterized by the repetition of a main theme or melody in different voices or parts
- (psychology) a state or period of loss of awareness of ones identity, often coupled with flight from ones usual environment, associated with certain forms of hysteria and epilepsy
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈfjuɡ/
- UK: /fjuːɡ/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "fugue" originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word "fuga," which means "flight." In music, a fugue is a complex composition that involves the repetition and variation of a main theme or melody. In psychology, a fugue state is a dissociative disorder that involves a loss of awareness of ones identity and surroundings, often accompanied by physical flight from ones usual environment.
5. Synonyms: composition, piece, melody, theme, variation, dissociative disorder, amnesia
6. Related Words: music, theme, melody, fugle, fugus
7. Example Sentences:
- The composers latest work is a stunning fugue that showcases his mastery of counterpoint.
- After experiencing a traumatic event, the patient entered a fugue state and wandered aimlessly for several hours.
- The fugue was first developed in the Baroque period and has since become a staple of classical music.