counterpoint
🇺🇸
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
🇬🇧
/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/
noun
R
When two or more melodies are played at the same time to create a single piece of music.
The counterpoint of the two melodies made the music more interesting.
R
A melody that is played together with another melody.
The counterpoint melody added depth to the song.
R
A contrast or difference between two things.
The simplicity of the room was a counterpoint to the complexity of the artwork.
verb
R
To show something as different or contrasting to something else.
Her calm demeanor counterpoints his loud and boisterous behavior.
translation
When two or more melodies are played at the same time to create a single piece of music.; A melody that is played together with another melody.; A contrast or difference between two things.
To show something as different or contrasting to something else.
Word Forms
3rd Present
counterpoints
Past
counterpointed
Perfect
counterpointed
Progressive
counterpointing
Plural
counterpoints