Fugue

Question 1

Exposition

Answer 1

initial presentation of subject

Question 2

Development of fugue

Answer 2

contains alternating entries (subject intact) and episodes (subject not present)

Question 3

Fugue subject

Answer 3

often begin on scale degree 1 or 5, often a phrase with a distinct melodic or rhythmic idea for composer to work with

Question 4

fugue answer

Answer 4

imitate subject at the dominant

Question 5

real answer

Answer 5

literal transposition of the subject - occurs when there is no strong dominant at or near the beginning of the subject

Question 6

tonal answer

Answer 6

transposes the subject with slight intervallic adjustments to preserve the integrity of the tonic key

Question 7

countersubject

Answer 7

material that is used as counterpoint to the subject or answer.

Question 8

link

Answer 8

a short passage inserted between the answer and return of the subject in the exposition. used to modulate from dominant back to tonic and disguise the return of the subject

Question 9

episode

Answer 9

second structural division; modulatory; consists of material derived from subject or countersubject but DOES NOT contain subject intact.

Question 10

counter-exposition

Answer 10

a section which (if present) follows episode I and presents the subject and answer in original keys

Question 11

stretto

Answer 11

imitation at a close interval such that each successive entry overlaps

Question 12

Order of fugue material

Answer 12

Subject (tonic)
Answer (dominant)
Link (if present)
Subject (tonic)

Question 13

Purpose of link in fugue

Answer 13

Modulate back to tonic from dominant

Delay reappearance of subject