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Counterpoint Definition

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English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ point.

Noun

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Wikipedia counterpoint (plural counterpoints)

  1. (music) a melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies
  2. any similar contrasting element in a work of art

Synonyms

Verb

counterpoint (third-person singular simple present counterpoints, present participle counterpointing, simple past and past participle counterpointed)

  1. (transitive) to compose or arrange such music

Translations

(transitive) to compose or arrange such music
  • German: kontrapunktieren

 

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