counterpoint

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I - noun

a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies (Freq. 2)
• Derivationally related forms:
contrapuntist
• Members of this Topic:
inversion
• Hypernyms:
polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music

II - verb

1. to show differences when compared;
be different (Freq. 1)
- the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
• Syn:
contrast
• Derivationally related forms:
contrastive (for: contrast), contrast (for: contrast)
• Hypernyms:
differ
• Hyponyms:
oppose, counterbalance, conflict, foil
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
2. write in counterpoint
- Bach perfected the art of counterpointing
• Topics:
music
• Hypernyms:
compose, write
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something