Translation of "counterpoint" into German

Kontrapunkt, kontrapunktieren, Contrapunkt are the top translations of "counterpoint" into German.

counterpoint verb noun grammar

(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 [..]

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  • Kontrapunkt

    noun masculine

    (music) a melody added to an existing one [..]

    She has introduced fugue and counterpoint into the freewheeling spontaneity of the jazz world.

    Sie führte Fuge und Kontrapunkt in die freie Spontaneität des Jazz ein.

  • kontrapunktieren

    verb

    (transitive) to compose or arrange such music

  • Contrapunkt

    noun masculine

  • Gegenpol

    Noun noun

    This is a sad counterpoint to American successes at home.

    Dieses ist ein trauriger Gegenpol zum heimischen amerikanischen Erfolg.

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