Definitions

1. noun

a state of amnesia and confusion, often occurring in people with psychiatric or neurological disorders, in which a person forgets their identity and past, and may adopt a new persona or identity.

“The patient was diagnosed with a fugue state and was unable to recall her name or where she lived.”

2. noun

a musical composition in which a melody is repeated at different pitches by different voices or instruments, often used in Baroque music.

“The fugue in the Bach cantata featured complex counterpoint and a sense of dramatic tension.”

3. verb

to run away or escape, often in a sudden or desperate manner.

“The fugue from the prison was quickly caught by the guards and returned to his cell.”

4. verb

to wander or roam, often without a specific destination or purpose.

“The hikers decided to fugue through the forest, taking in the scenery and wildlife.”