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counterpoint

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: counterpoint

1
 nv
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
write in counterpoint
2
 v
to show differences when compared; be different
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: counterpoint
1

n a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

Type of:
concerted music, polyphonic music, polyphony
music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments

v write in counterpoint

“Bach perfected the art of counterpointing”
Type of:
compose, write
write music
2

v to show differences when compared; be different

Synonyms:
contrast
Types:
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counterbalance, oppose
contrast with equal weight or force
conflict
be in conflict
foil
enhance by contrast
counterpoise, counterpose, counterweight
constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
clash, collide, jar
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
Type of:
differ
be different
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