SINCE 1828
counterfugue
noun
coun·ter·fugue
| \"+ˌ-\
plural counterfugues
Definition of counterfugue
: a musical fugue (see fugue entry 1 sense 1b) in which the answer (see answer entry 1 sense 5) is the inversion of the subject (see subject entry 1 sense 3f)
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on counterfugue
What made you want to look up counterfugue? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Autumn Words of the Day 2018
-
- Which is a synonym of fugacious?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share counterfugue
Resources for counterfugue