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Word: counterpoint (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • any similar contrasting element in a work of art
  • 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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Verb:

  • transitive to compose or arrange such music

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