Fugues

Fugues are intricate musical compositions that showcase skillful interplay of multiple voices or melodic lines. They start with a main theme, called the subject, introduced by one voice. This theme is then imitated and developed by other voices in a complex, layered manner, often overlapping and weaving together. Fugues highlight compositional techniques like imitation, inversion, and counterpoint, creating a rich, textured sound. They are common in Baroque music and demonstrate mastery in harmony and musical structure, allowing different melodies to coexist and interact harmoniously within a single piece.