counterpoint in English dictionary

  • counterpoint

    Meanings and definitions of "counterpoint"

    • (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
    • any similar contrasting element in a work of art
    • 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
    • (music) a melody added to an existing one
    • In music, the combination of two or more melodic lines played against one another.
    • noun
      a complementing or contrasting item.
      He was now launching Media Matters, which he intended to be the progressive counterpoint to the right's media watchdog groups.
    • noun
      a melody composed to be combined with another melody.
      At the age of twelve Elgar composed a counterpoint to Handel's oratorio Messiah.
    • noun
      a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
    • verb
      to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
    • verb
      write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

    Synonyms of "counterpoint" in English dictionary

    concerted music, contrast, compose are the top synonyms of "counterpoint" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of counterpoint

    • counterpoint ( plural  counterpoints)
    • counterpoint ( third-person singular simple present counterpoints, present participle counterpointing, simple past and past participle counterpointed)
    • counterpoint (third-person singular simple present counterpoints, present participle counterpointing, simple past and past participle counterpointed)
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