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Fugue :: Fugue (n.) A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears..

Polyphonic :: Polyphonic (a.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic..

Punter :: Punter (v. t.) One who punts; specifically, one who plays against the banker or dealer, as in baccara and faro..

Punter :: Punter (n.) One who punts a football; also, one who propels a punt..

Punt :: Punt (n.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.

Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands..

Punty :: Punty (n.) See Pontee.

Contrapuntist :: Contrapuntist (n.) One skilled in counterpoint.

Pass :: Pass (v. t.) To make, as a thrust, punto, etc..

Punt :: Punt (n.) The act of punting the ball.

Opuntia :: Opuntia (n.) A genus of cactaceous plants; the prickly pear, or Indian fig..

Punt :: Punt (v. i.) To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble..

Cochineal :: Cochineal () A dyestuff consisting of the dried bodies of females of the Coccus cacti, an insect native in Mexico, Central America, etc., and found on several species of cactus, esp. Opuntia cochinellifera..

Puntel :: Puntel (n.) See Pontee.

Polyphonist :: Polyphonist (n.) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.

Puntil :: Puntil (n.) Alt. of Punte.

Contrapuntal :: Contrapuntal (a.) Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint..

Punto :: Punto (n.) A point or hit.

Quant :: Quant (n.) A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.

Pontee :: Pontee (n.) An iron rod used by glass makers for manipulating the hot glass; -- called also, puntil, puntel, punty, and ponty. See Fascet..

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