forsado

/fɔrˈsɑːdoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical composition or theme, especially a fugue, composed by Georg Philipp Telemann or his contemporaries, characterized by a complex interweaving of different melodic lines.

“The concert featured a rare performance of Telemann’s famous forsado, showcasing the mastery of the Baroque period.”

Synonyms

  • canon
  • fugue

Antonyms

  • homophony
  • monophony