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counterpoint
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counterpoint
v.
combine one melody with another (Music)
n.
combining of two melodies into one harmonic texture (Music)
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Counterpoint
In music, counterpoint is the relationship between voices that are interdependent harmonically (polyphony) yet independent in rhythm and contour. It has been most commonly identified in classical music, strongly developing during the Renaissance and in much of the common practice period, especially in Baroque music. The term originates from the Latin punctus contra punctum meaning "point against point".
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counterpoint
Noun
1. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
(hypernym) polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music
(class) inversion
Verb
1. to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
(synonym) contrast
(hypernym) differ
(hyponym) oppose, counterbalance
2. write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
(hypernym) compose, write
(classification) music
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counterpoint
n.
kontrapunkt
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counterpoint
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kontrapunkt
