counterpoint

Significat (Anglès)

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.

Conceptes

contrapunt

fer front

estar en desacord

Sinònims

contrast

harmonization

Traduccions

Kontrapunkt

contrepoint

contrappunto

contrapunto

contraponto

contrapunt

contrastar

kontrapunktieren

αντίστιξη

contrapor

εναρμόνιση

contrapunt

en yüksek ses

andístixi

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Heretat de anglès mitjà:

In summary

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