counterpoint

Meanings

• noun

  The combination of two or more independent melodies or harmonies, typically in contrapuntal texture.

  - "In music, the two violins play a counterpoint to each other."
  - "The counterpoint between the bass and melody lines creates a rich texture in the song."

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Synonyms

contrapuntal , polyphony , bedcover , bedspread

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with counterpoint
point , fight , height , bite

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Variants

List of all variants of counterpoint that leads to same result
counterpoint , counterpoints , counterpointed , counterpointing , triple counterpoint , triple counterpoints

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Etymology

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From Old French contrepoint, from contra- 'against' + point 'point'.

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Trivia

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1. Counterpoint was a popular compositional technique in the Baroque period, with composers such as Bach and Handel using it extensively.

2. Counterpoint can be used in various forms of art, including literature and dance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contrapuntal texture: A musical texture in which two or more independent melodies or harmonies are combined.

2. Fugue: A complex musical composition based on a single theme, with multiple voices entering in counterpoint.

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Culture

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Counterpoint has been used extensively in Western classical music, particularly in the Baroque period. It is also used in literature, where authors may use counterpoint to develop complex characters or themes.

How to Memorize "counterpoint"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two melodies or harmonies interweaving to create counterpoint.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of counterpoint with the image of intertwining melodies or harmonies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Counterpoint: Two melodies in one point'

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