When does the answer occur in a fugue?

Question

before the subject is stated
after the subject is first stated
at the end of the fugue
after an episode

Answer 1

In a fugue, the answer typically occurs after the subject is first stated. The subject is introduced, and then the answer is presented in a different voice, usually in a different pitch, often at the dominant or fifth of the original key. This structure is fundamental to the development of the fugue.