fugato

/ˈfuːɡɑːtoʊ, fʊˈɡɑːtoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A fugue, especially a musical composition in which a theme is successively taken up by different voices or instruments.

“The concert program featured a dramatic fugato by Bach.”

Synonyms

  • counterpoint
  • fugue

Antonyms

  • homophony
  • monophony