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Synonyms for "counterpoint" in English

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counterpoint:
- counterpoint
- counterpoint; contrast

English

Detailed Synonyms for counterpoint in English

counterpoint:

counterpoint [the ~] nom

the counterpoint

– a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies ¹
the counterpoint
– a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies ¹
- counterpoint [the ~] nom

counterpoint verbe

counterpoint

– write in counterpoint ¹
counterpoint
– write in counterpoint ¹
- counterpoint verbe
  - Bach perfected the art of counterpointing¹
counterpoint

– to show differences when compared; be different ¹
contrast; counterpoint
– to show differences when compared; be different ¹
- contrast verbe
  - the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities¹
- counterpoint verbe

Alternate Synonyms for "counterpoint":

polyphony; polyphonic music; concerted music
contrast; differ
compose; write

Related Definitions for "counterpoint":

a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies¹
write in counterpoint¹
- Bach perfected the art of counterpointing¹
to show differences when compared; be different¹

¹WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University