fugato
/fuˈɡɑtoʊ/
noun
- A musical composition or passage that is written in the style of a fugue but is not a strict fugue.
- The pianist practiced the fugato section until every voice was clear.
- During the concert, the orchestra played a beautiful fugato that reminded me of Bach.
- The composer included a lively fugato in the middle of the symphony.
adjective
- Describing a piece of music or a passage that is written in the style of a fugue.
- The music teacher explained how the fugato style differs from a strict fugue.
- She wrote a fugato section that imitated the voices of a choir.
- The fugato passage in the sonata was the most challenging part for the violins.