Definition & Meaning of "Counterpoint"

counterpoint

/kˈa‍ʊntəpˌɔ‍ɪnt/

/ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/

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

a complementary melody played simultaneously with another

something that creates a pleasing or distinctive contrast with another element

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

write in counterpoint

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