counterpoint
Pronunciation
/ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „counterpoint” în engleză

Counterpoint
01

a musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay

informații gramaticale
statut de animatitate
inanimat
formă de plural
counterpoints
Exemple
Bach 's fugues are masterpieces of counterpoint.
02

a secondary or complementary melody that accompanies and harmonizes with a primary melody

Exemple
The violin plays the counterpoint while the piano carries the main tune.
03

an element that contrasts with another in a way that is distinctive or harmonious

Exemple
The modern sculpture provides a counterpoint to the classical architecture.
to counterpoint
01

to highlight differences by comparison

informații gramaticale
verb de acțiune
regulat
timpul prezent
counterpoint
persoana a III-a singular
counterpoints
trecut simplu
counterpointed
participiu trecut
counterpointed
Exemple
The author counterpointed modern life with scenes from the past.
02

to compose using the technique of combining independent melodic lines

Exemple
The composer counterpointed the violin and cello lines skillfully.
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