contrapuntal

Meanings

• noun

  The art of combining two or more melodic lines, especially in polyphonic music.

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Variants

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contrapuntal , contrapuntally

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Etymology

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From Latin contrapunctus, from contra- 'against' + punctus 'point'.

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Trivia

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1. Contrapuntal music was a significant feature of the works of composers like Bach, Handel, and Palestrina.

2. Contrapuntal music can be found in various forms, such as fugues, canons, and motets.

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1. polyphony: A musical texture consisting of two or more independent melodies played simultaneously.

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In music, contrapuntal music is characterized by the interplay of multiple melodic lines. It was a prominent style in Western music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period.

How to Memorize "contrapuntal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two or more melodies interweaving and counterpointing each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the interplay of multiple melodies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-T-R-A-P-U-N-T-A-L to remember the meaning.

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