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Meaning of
counterpoint
in English
counterpoint
us
//ˈkaʊntərˌpoʊnt//
uk
//ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt//
#uncommon
Plural
counterpoints
Definitions
Noun
a
contrasting
element
in
art
;
harmony
The
artist
used
counterpoint
to
create
a
sense
of
tension
in
the
painting
.
a
melody
added
to
another
for
harmony
The
composer
added
a
beautiful
counterpoint
to
the
main
melody
.
Verb
to
compose
contrapuntal
music
The
musician
began
to
counterpoint
the
harmony
with
a
new
melody
.
to
oppose
or
contrast
something
The
politician's
speech
was
designed
to
counterpoint
the
views
of
her
opponent
.
