Defenition of the word counterpoint

• Defenition of the word counterpoint

  • In music, the combination of two or more melodic lines played against one another.
  • to show differences when compared; be different
  • a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
  • write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
  • to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
  • write in counterpoint

Synonyms for the word counterpoint

• • contrast

Hyponyms for the word counterpoint

• • conflict
  • counterbalance
  • foil
  • oppose

Hypernyms for the word counterpoint

• • compose
  • concerted music
  • differ
  • polyphonic music
  • polyphony
  • write

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