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counterpoint meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of counterpoint at MeaningMonkey.org. counterpoint meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

COUNTERPOINT noun

Definition of counterpoint (noun)

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

COUNTERPOINT verb

Definition of counterpoint (verb)

  1. to show differences when compared; be different
    • "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
    • synonyms: contrast
  2. write in counterpoint
    • "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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