counterpoint

/kˈa‍ʊntəpˌɔ‍ɪnt/

/ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/

Counterpoint

a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony

synonyms : polyphony

to counterpoint

MAIN VERB

to form a contrast with something else; to make a different effect from something else

synonyms : contrast

write in counterpoint

Examples

1. Counterpoint, the WTO anticipated world trade growth at 4.4% in 2018.

2. She makes a counterpoint.

3. I smell a counterpoint.

4. - Maybe, but here's a counter counterpoint.