Definition of counterpoint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
comparisoncontrast or opposition between two things
- The bright flowers were a perfect counterpoint to the dull background..
2.
musictechnique of combining different melodic lines in music
- Bach's compositions often use counterpoint to enrich the melody..
Verb
1.
oppositionintr. serve as an opposing pointintr.
- Her argument counterpoints his views effectively.
2.
balanced contrasttr. contrast with something in a satisfying waytr.
- The modern decor counterpoints the antique furniture beautifully.
3.
musictr. Rare compose music with contrasting melodiestr. Rare
- The composer counterpointed the main theme with a lively tune.
Expressions with counterpoint
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in a way that contrasts or complements
The colors were used in counterpoint to each other.
Origin of counterpoint
Latin, contra (against) + punctus (point)
Terms with counterpoint included in their meaning
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music
piece of music with imitative counterpoint
music
short musical composition with imitative counterpoint
music
related to the technique of counterpoint
music expertise
composer or performer skilled in counterpoint
music
melody or counterpoint sung above the principal part
music
sing or play a counterpoint melody above the main theme
music
serving as a counterpoint
Examples of counterpoint in a sentence
The modern decor served as a counterpoint to the antique furniture. The fugue is a great example of counterpoint. Counterpoint adds complexity to the piece. His statement counterpoints the main argument. The article counterpoints the popular opinion. The bright colors counterpoint the dark theme.
Her calm voice counterpoints the chaotic scene. She skillfully counterpointed the melody with a harmonic line. The musician counterpointed the vocals with a soft instrumental.
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- French:contrepoint, s'opposer, ...
- German:Gegenstück, kontrapunktieren, ...
- Italian:contrappunto, contrapporre, ...
- Spanish:contrapunto, contraponer, ...
- Portuguese:contraponto, contrapôr, ...
- Chinese:对比, 反驳, ...
- Japanese:対照, 対抗する, ...
- Arabic:تباين, عَارَضَ, ...
- Hebrew:נִיגּוּד, לְהַוּוֹת נִיגּוּד, ...
- Russian:противопоставление, противопоставлять, ...
- Ukrainian:протиставлення, протиставляти, ...
- Hindi:विरोधाभास, विरोध करना, ...
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