Definition: A complex contrapuntal composition where a short melody (the subject) is introduced by one voice and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts.
The Savvy Take: Fugues are the ultimate brain teasers. The trick is to always bring out the “Subject” (the main theme) whenever it appears, regardless of which hand (or finger) is playing it. Imagine a spotlight shifting to different actors on a stage.