: The subject reappears in various related keys to maintain momentum. The Final Section (Recapitulation) : The subject returns to the original tonic key.
: These are transitional passages that do not contain the full subject. They often use fragments of the subject (motifs) and provide harmonic relief while modulating to new keys. : The subject reappears in various related keys
: The first voice introduces the central melody in the home (tonic) key. They often use fragments of the subject (motifs)
: A second voice enters with the subject transposed, usually to the dominant key (a fifth higher). If it's a literal transposition, it is a "real answer"; if slightly altered to stay in the home key, it is a "tonal answer". If it's a literal transposition, it is a
A traditional fugue typically follows a three-part structural lifecycle: :
This continues until all voices (usually 3 or 4) have entered. :