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counterpoint

/'kaʊntər,pɔɪnt/

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verb
to show differences when compared; be different
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contrast

type of:
differ
noun
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
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type of:
concerted music polyphonic music polyphony
verb
write in counterpoint
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"Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

type of:
compose write

Definition that contains counterpoint

contrapuntal relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
counterpoint write in counterpoint
inversion (counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
contrapuntist a composer who specializes in counterpoint