counterpoint

Significado (Inglés)

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.

Sinónimos

contrast

harmonization

Traducións

contrepoint

Kontrapunkt

contrappunto

contrapunto

contrapunt

contraponto

contrapunt

αντίστιξη

contrapunt

contrapor

contrastar

kontrapunktieren

εναρμόνιση

en yüksek ses

Pronúnciase como (IPA)

/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/

Etimoloxía (Inglés)

Herdado de Middle English:

In summary

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