Translation of "counterpoint" into French

contrepoint, contraste, contraster are the top translations of "counterpoint" into French.

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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  • contrepoint

    verb noun masculine

    In music, the combination of two or more melodic lines played against one another. [..]

    Whether it's counterpointing or not, I couldn't tell you.

    Je ne saurais te dire si c'est un contrepoint ou non.

  • contraste

    verb

    Found this study to be a very interesting counterpoint to the studies supporting "resistance skills training".

    Cette étude constitue un contraste très intéressant avec les études appuyant la formation axée sur les techniques de résistance.

  • contraster

    verb

    Found this study to be a very interesting counterpoint to the studies supporting "resistance skills training".

    Cette étude constitue un contraste très intéressant avec les études appuyant la formation axée sur les techniques de résistance.

  • Less frequent translations

    • contre-chant
    • Contre-chant
    • contrepoint rigoureux

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