HyperDic: counterpoint

English > 3 senses of the word *counterpoint*:
NOUN	communication	counterpoint	a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
VERB	stative	counterpoint, contrast	to show / show differences when compared
VERB	creation	counterpoint	write in counterpoint

counterpoint > pronunciation
Sounds	kaw'nerpoy.nt; kaw'nterpoy.nt
Rhymes	anoint ... wellpoint: 18 rhymes with oynt...

English > *counterpoint*: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies.
Category of	inversion	(counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
Broader	polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music	music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
Spanish	contrapunto
Catalan	contrapunt
Adjectives	contrapuntal	relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
Nouns	contrapuntist	a composer who specializes in counterpoint
Verbs	counterpoint	write in counterpoint

English > *counterpoint*: 3 senses > verb 1, stative
Meaning	To show / show differences when compared; be different.
Pattern	Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonym	contrast
Narrower	conflict	Be in conflict
	foil	enhance by contrast
	oppose, counterbalance	Contrast with equal weight or force
Broader	differ	Be different
Spanish	contraponer, contrastar
Catalan	contrastar, estar en desacord, fer front

English > *counterpoint*: 3 senses > verb 2, creation
Meaning	Write in counterpoint.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
Category	music	An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Broader	compose, write	Write music
Spanish	contrapuntear
Nouns	counterpoint	a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

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