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Counterpoint
Exemples
The composer studied counterpoint to improve his polyphonic writing.
Le compositeur a étudié le contrepoint pour améliorer son écriture polyphonique.
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contrepoint, mélodie secondaire
a secondary or complementary melody that accompanies and harmonizes with a primary melody
Exemples
A well-crafted counterpoint enhances the texture of the music.
Un contrepoint bien conçu enrichit la texture de la musique.
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contrepoint, contrepoint
an element that contrasts with another in a way that is distinctive or harmonious
Exemples
Her humor served as a counterpoint to his seriousness.
Son humour servait de contrepoint à son sérieux.
to counterpoint
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contraster, trancher
to highlight differences by comparison
Exemples
The director counterpoints humor with moments of serious reflection.
Le réalisateur contraste l'humour avec des moments de réflexion sérieuse.
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contrepointer, faire un contrepoint
to compose using the technique of combining independent melodic lines
Exemples
The music professor demonstrated how to counterpoint effectively.
Le professeur de musique a démontré comment contrepointer efficacement.
