Great work, JLG! A clear and concise introduction to the world of fugues!
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The tonic/dominant/tonic/dominant pattern is standard. Occasionally, depending upon the harmonic/modal implications of a subject, a tonal answer in the sub-dominant is acceptable, but it's rare.
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A few years ago, when I was just starting out with all of this fugue business, I tried a tonic/subdominant/tonic/subdominant pattern for the exposition. Even though the rest of the fugue was solid, the faulty exposition made it difficult for the ears to "zone in" on the tonic.
Do you have an example, or reference for me to seek out, where a subdominant tonal answer is acceptable? - BE