counterpoint
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Définition et signification de « counterpoint » en anglais

Counterpoint
01

contrepoint

a musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
counterpoints
Exemples
Bach's fugues are masterpieces of counterpoint. 

Les fugues de Bach sont des chefs-d'œuvre du contrepoint.

02

contrepoint, mélodie secondaire

a secondary or complementary melody that accompanies and harmonizes with a primary melody 
Exemples
The violin plays the counterpoint while the piano carries the main tune. 

Le violon joue le contrepoint tandis que le piano porte la mélodie principale.

03

contrepoint, contrepoint

an element that contrasts with another in a way that is distinctive or harmonious 
Exemples
The modern sculpture provides a counterpoint to the classical architecture. 

La sculpture moderne fournit un contrepoint à l'architecture classique.

to counterpoint
01

contraster, trancher

to highlight differences by comparison 
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
dérivé
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
counterpoint
3e personne du singulier
counterpoints
participe présent
counterpointing
passé simple
counterpointed
participe passé
counterpointed
Exemples
The author counterpointed modern life with scenes from the past. 

L'auteur a contrepointé la vie moderne avec des scènes du passé.

02

contrepointer, faire un contrepoint

to compose using the technique of combining independent melodic lines 
Exemples
The composer counterpointed the violin and cello lines skillfully. 

Le compositeur a contrepointé les lignes de violon et de violoncelle avec habileté.

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