A fugue is a type of musical composition that originated in the Baroque period. It is characterized by a single theme that is repeated throughout the piece, often with different voices and instruments playing it at different times. The term 'fugue' comes from the Latin word for 'FLIGHT, ' which describes the way the theme moves from one voice to another. A themed musical work is a piece of music that has a specific theme or concept that ties it together. A fugue is an example of a themed musical work, as the same theme is repeated throughout the piece.