counterpoint

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
2. (countable, uncountable) Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
3. (countable, uncountable) An opposite point.

Verb

1. (transitive) To compose or arrange such music.
2. (transitive) To serve as an opposing point against.

Sinonieme

contrast

harmonization

Vertalings

contrepoint

Kontrapunkt

contrappunto

contrapunto

contrapunt

contraponto

contrapunt

αντίστιξη

contrapunt

contrapor

contrastar

kontrapunktieren

εναρμόνιση

en yüksek ses

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English:

In summary

Inherited from Middle English [Term?], from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrāpūnctum. Equivalent to counter- + point.