Words Like COUNTERPOINT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to COUNTERPOINT.

9 Alternative Words Similar to counterpoint

1 Contrast Verb Synonym Words Like Contrast

2 Compose Verb Synonym Words Like Compose

3 Differ Verb Synonym Words Like Differ

4 Write Verb Synonym Words Like Write

5 Coverlet Noun Synonym Words Like Coverlet

6 Counterpane Noun Variant Words Like Counterpane

7 Counterbalance Verb Hyponym Words Like Counterbalance

8 Conflict Verb Hyponym Words Like Conflict

9 Oppose Verb Hyponym Words Like Oppose

10 definitions of counterpoint

1 An opposite point.

2 The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melody.

3 The art of polyphony, or composite melody, i. e., melody not single, but moving attended by one or more related melodies.

4 Music in parts; part writing; harmony; polyphonic music. See polyphony.

5 A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st counterpane.

6 write in counterpoint

7 a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

8 to show differences when compared; be different

9 Music Melodic material that is added above or below an existing melody.

10 Music The technique of combining two or more melodic lines in such a way that they establish a harmonic relationship while retaining their linear individuality.

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