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Definition of Counterpoint

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

2. Verb. To show differences when compared; be different. "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

3. Verb. Write in counterpoint. "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

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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