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fugally

fugally

9.9
In a way where several voices or instruments enter one after another and weave the same tune
  • adverb
  • /ˈfjuːɡəli/
  • Formal
translation icon : fugalmente
  • The choir sang fugally, their voices weaving in intricate counterpoint.

Examples

  • The composer structured the movement fugally, allowing each instrument to introduce the subject in turn.

  • He composed the piece fugally to showcase his skills.

  • During the concert, the theme was developed fugally by the orchestra.

  • The choir sang fugally during the performance.

  • During the concert, the theme was developed fugally by the orchestra.

  • The composer structured the movement fugally, allowing each instrument to introduce the subject in turn.

  • The choir sang fugally, their voices weaving in intricate counterpoint.

How Fugal

fugally
  • Formal
9.9
contrapuntally
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

fugally positive

Morphology

fugally = fugal (transparent) = fugue + al + ly

The word 'fugally' is transparently derived from 'fugal' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Fugally comes from fugue, which itself comes from an old Latin root fug- meaning 'to flee' or 'flight'. A fugue is like musical voices 'chasing' and copying each other, so to play something fugally means the parts enter and follow one another like a careful musical chase.