of or pertaining to a fugue, or composed in the style of a fugue
Derived forms
fugally
adverb
Word origin
[1850–55; fugue + -al1]This word is first recorded in the period 1850–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: clear-cut, cloakroom, heavyweight, muggins, segue
Examples of 'fugal' in a sentence
fugal
Fugal patterns slithering downwards kicked the ninth suite into life.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Rattle brings out the gritty and the folkish in the extra-reedy fugal middle movement.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Only a heart of stone could be left unmoved by the strings' swinging force in that fugal passage, early on.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And his fugal writing in the work is stunning, showing that he knew as much about counterpoint as anyone.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
For some 15 minutes strings surged ahead in deliciously hiccupping fugal patterns overlaid with intricate, delicate percussion.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Mena whisked the fugal finale into genuine ebullience, although the piece still seemed much ado about not very much.