1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a fugue (a musical composition in which a theme is introduced and then developed by being played in different voices or parts)
Usage: music

Examples

• The composer wrote a fugal passage that showcased the interweaving of multiple melodic lines.
• Bach's fugal techniques influenced generations of classical musicians.
• The symphony's final movement employed fugal counterpoint to build dramatic intensity.
• Students studying music theory learn to analyze fugal structures and voice leading.
• The organist performed a fugal prelude with remarkable precision and clarity.