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counterpoint
noun(coun-ter-point)
one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody
counterpoint
noun(coun-ter-point)
the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear character : polyphony
counterpoint
noun(coun-ter-point)
a complementing or contrasting item : opposite
counterpoint
verb(coun-ter-point)
to compose or arrange in counterpoint
counterpoint
verb(coun-ter-point)
to set off or emphasize by juxtaposition : set in contrast
counterpoint
noun(coun-ter-point)
three-part musical counterpoint so written that any part may be transposed above or below any other

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