Definition of Counterpoint

1. Noun. A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies.

Generic synonyms: Concerted Music, Polyphonic Music, Polyphony
Examples of category: Inversion
Derivative terms: Contrapuntist

2. Verb. To show differences when compared; be different. "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Exact synonyms: Contrast
Generic synonyms: Differ
Specialized synonyms: Counterbalance, Oppose, Conflict, Foil
Derivative terms: Contrast, Contrast, Contrast, Contrastive, Contrastive

3. Verb. Write in counterpoint. "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
Category relationships: Music
Generic synonyms: Compose, Write

Definition of Counterpoint

1. n. An opposite point

2. n. The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melody

3. n. A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane.

Definition of Counterpoint

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Counterpoint

counterpickets
counterplan
counterplans
counterplay
counterplayer
counterplayers
counterplays
counterplea
counterpleas
counterplot
counterplots
counterplotted
counterplotting
counterploy
counterploys
counterpoint (current term)
counterpointed
counterpointing
counterpoints
counterpoise
counterpoised
counterpoises
counterpoising
counterpoison
counterpose
counterposed
counterposes
counterposing
counterpower
counterpowers

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