Counterpoint

//ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt//

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Verb

The word "counterpoint" can be used as noun and verb.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

compose concerted music differ polyphonic music polyphony write

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Related Terms

added arrange compose composition contrapuntal contrasting harmony identity melody music point simultaneous work of art

Synonym Network

contrapuntal contrast polyphony

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