counterpoint

Meaning of counterpoint

noun
  1. A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
  2. Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
  3. An opposite point.
verb
  1. To compose or arrange such music.
  2. To serve as an opposing point against.

noun

The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet.

Information about counterpoint

  • The plural form of counterpoint is: counterpoints.
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Hyphenation of counterpoint

coun-ter-point

  • It consists of 3 syllables and 12 chars.
  • counterpoint is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables

counterpoint synonyms

Meaning contrast:

contrast

Meaning :

contrapuntal, polyphony, bedcover, bedspread

Translation of counterpoint

Anagrams of counterpoint

unprotection

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