Definitions from Wiktionary (counterpoint)
▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
▸ noun: An opposite point.
▸ verb: (transitive) To compose or arrange such music.
▸ verb: (transitive) To serve as an opposing point against.
▸ noun: Obsolete form of counterpane. [The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet, bedspread.]
double counterpoint,
strict counterpoint,
invertible counterpoint,
point counterpoint,
species counterpoint,
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▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
▸ noun: An opposite point.
▸ verb: (transitive) To compose or arrange such music.
▸ verb: (transitive) To serve as an opposing point against.
▸ noun: Obsolete form of counterpane. [The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet, bedspread.]
Similar:
contrast,
contrapunto,
contrapuntalism,
contrapuntism,
counterline,
counter melody,
countersubject,
counter-melody,
counterphrase,
countermelody,
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