double fugue

American  

noun

Music.

1. a fugue with two subjects developed simultaneously.

2. a fugue having two subjects that are developed at first independently and then together.

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Example Sentences

In 1825, Beethoven finished a frantic double fugue for string quartet.

From Economist • Mar. 13, 2018

And the double fugue that breaks out midway was played with nimble technique.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2010

We hear a double fugue in which the theme of the man and the theme of the woman contradict each other with exasperating and ludicrous obstinacy; and the man has the last word.

From Musicians of To-Day by Blaiklock, Mary

It is sung by Israelites almost in despair beneath usurping tyranny; and accordingly it is a severe double fugue in a minor key, expressive of devout courage at a moment of depression.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

Of Beethoven's music, besides the ninth Symphony, the Terzetto Tremate, empi tremate, by Italian singers, and the grand Overture in C major, with the double fugue, were also performed.

From Life of Beethoven by Schindler, Anton